Hosea 6:2 cpdv — For he has seized us, and he will heal us. He will strike, and he will cure us.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For he has seized us, and he will heal us. He will strike, and he will cure us. "

— Hosea 6:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 6 — Context

1

In their tribulation, they will arise early to me. Come, let us return to the Lord.

2

For he has seized us, and he will heal us. He will strike, and he will cure us.

3

He will revive us after two days; on the third day he will raise us up, and we will live in his sight. We will understand, and we will continue on, so that we may know the Lord. His landing place has been prepared like the first light of morning, and he will come to us like the early and the late rains of the land.

4

What am I to do with you, Ephraim? What am I to do with you, Judah? Your mercy is like the morning mist, and like the dew passing away in the morning.

5

Because of this, I have cut them with the prophets, I have slain them with the words of my mouth; and your opinions will depart like the light.

Hosea 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 6:2 say?
Hosea 6:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For he has seized us, and he will heal us. He will strike, and he will cure us. ”
Where is Hosea 6:2 in the Bible?
Hosea 6:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 6, 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 6:2.
What translation should I read Hosea 6:2 in?
Hosea 6:2 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 6:2?
Hosea 6:2 reads (CPDV): “For he has seized us, and he will heal us. He will strike, and he will cure us. ” 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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