Hosea 6:2 nasb — "He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, That we may live before Him.

NASB

""He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, That we may live before Him."

— Hosea 6:2, NASB

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Hosea 6 — Context

1

"Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bandage us.

2

"He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, That we may live before Him.

3

"So let us know, let us press on to know the LORD. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, Like the spring rain watering the earth."

4

What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning cloud And like the dew which goes away early.

5

Therefore I have hewn them in pieces by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of My mouth; And the judgments on you are like the light that goes forth.

Hosea 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 6:2 say?
Hosea 6:2 in the NASB reads: “"He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, That we may live before Him.”
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 (NASB): “"He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, That we may live before Him.” 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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