Hosea 5:14 bbe — For I will be to Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the children of Judah; I, even I, will give him wounds and g…

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"For I will be to Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the children of Judah; I, even I, will give him wounds and go away; I will take him away, and there will be no helper."

— Hosea 5:14, Bible in Basic English

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“For I will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will carry off, and there shall be none to deliver. ”
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“For I will be to Ephraim like a lion, and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I myself will tear in pieces and go away. I will carry off, and there will be no one to deliver.”
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Hosea 5 — Context

Ephraim is troubled; he is crushed by his judges, because he took pleasure in walking after deceit.

And so to Ephraim I am like a wasting insect, and a destruction to the children of Judah.

When Ephraim saw his disease and Judah his wound, then Ephraim went to Assyria and sent to the great king; but he is not able to make you well or give you help for your wound.

For I will be to Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the children of Judah; I, even I, will give him wounds and go away; I will take him away, and there will be no helper.

I will go back to my place till they are made waste; in their trouble they will go after me early and will make search for me.

Hosea 5:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 5:14 say?

Hosea 5:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For I will be to Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the children of Judah; I, even I, will give him wounds and go away; I will take him away, and there will be no helper.”

Where is Hosea 5:14 in the Bible?

Hosea 5:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 5, verse 14.

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 5:14.

What translation should I read Hosea 5:14 in?

Hosea 5:14 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 5:14?

Hosea 5:14 reads (BBE): “For I will be to Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the children of Judah; I, even I, will give him wounds and go away; I will take him away, and there will be no helper.” 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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