Hosea 3:2 bbe — So I got her for myself for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a half of barley;

Bible in Basic English

"So I got her for myself for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a half of barley;"

— Hosea 3:2, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 3 — Context

1

And the Lord said to me, Give your love again to a woman who has a lover and is false to her husband, even as the Lord has love for the children of Israel, though they are turned to other gods and are lovers of grape-cakes.

2

So I got her for myself for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a half of barley;

3

And I said to her, You are to be mine for a long space of time; you are not to be false to me, and no other man is to have you for his wife; and so will I be to you.

4

For the children of Israel will for a long time be without king and without ruler, without offerings and without pillars, and without ephod or images.

5

And after that, the children of Israel will come back and go in search of the Lord their God and David their king; and they will come in fear to the Lord and to his mercies in the days to come.

Hosea 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 3:2 say?
Hosea 3:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So I got her for myself for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a half of barley;”
Where is Hosea 3:2 in the Bible?
Hosea 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 3, verse 2.
Who wrote Hosea?
Hosea is traditionally attributed to Hosea son of Beeri. It was written c. 755–710 BC.
What is the book of Hosea about?
Hosea is commanded to marry an unfaithful woman as a living picture of God's steadfast love for an unfaithful Israel. Through heartbreak and pursuit, he proclaims that the LORD will not give up on his people even when they have given up on him.
What are the major themes of Hosea?
Hosea explores themes including Steadfast Love, Idolatry as Adultery, Pursuit, Repentance, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hosea 3:2.
What translation should I read Hosea 3:2 in?
Hosea 3:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hosea 3:2?
Hosea 3:2 reads (BBE): “So I got her for myself for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a half of barley;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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