Hosea 6:2 web — After two days he will revive us. On the third day he will raise us up, and we will live before him.

World English Bible

"After two days he will revive us. On the third day he will raise us up, and we will live before him."

— Hosea 6:2, World English Bible

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Hosea 6 — Context

1

"Come, and let us return to Yahweh; for he has torn us to pieces, and he will heal us; he has injured us, and he will bind up our wounds.

2

After two days he will revive us. On the third day he will raise us up, and we will live before him.

3

Let us acknowledge Yahweh. Let us press on to know Yahweh. As surely as the sun rises, Yahweh will appear. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain that waters the earth."

4

"Ephraim, what shall I do to you? Judah, what shall I do to you? For your love is like a morning cloud, and like the dew that disappears early.

5

Therefore I have cut them to pieces with the prophets; I killed them with the words of my mouth. Your judgments are like a flash of lightning.

Hosea 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 6:2 say?
Hosea 6:2 in the World English Bible reads: “After two days he will revive us. On the third day he will raise us up, and we will 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 (WEB): “After two days he will revive us. On the third day he will raise us up, and we will 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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