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Hosea 5:15 web — I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face. In their affliction they will…

World English Bible

"I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face. In their affliction they will seek me earnestly.""

— Hosea 5:15, World English Bible

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Hosea 5 — Context

12

Therefore I am to Ephraim like a moth, and to the house of Judah like rottenness.

13

"When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah his wound, Then Ephraim went to Assyria, and sent to king Jareb: but he is not able to heal you, neither will he cure you of your wound.

14

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.

15

I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face. In their affliction they will seek me earnestly."

Hosea 5:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 5:15 say?
Hosea 5:15 in the World English Bible reads: “I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face. In their affliction they will seek me earnestly."”
Where is Hosea 5:15 in the Bible?
Hosea 5:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 5, verse 15.
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 5:15.
What translation should I read Hosea 5:15 in?
Hosea 5:15 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 5:15?
Hosea 5:15 reads (WEB): “I will go and return to my place, until they acknowledge their offense, and seek my face. In their affliction they will seek me earnestly."” 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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