Hosea 6:5 asv — Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the l…

American Standard Version

"Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth. "

— Hosea 6:5, American Standard Version

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Hosea 6 — Context

2

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

3

And let us know, let us follow on to know Jehovah: his going forth is sure as the morning; and he will come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain that watereth the earth.

4

O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the dew that goeth early away.

5

Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.

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For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

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But they like Adam have transgressed the covenant: there have they dealt treacherously against me.

8

Gilead is a city of them that work iniquity; it is stained with blood.

Hosea 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 6:5 say?
Hosea 6:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth. ”
Where is Hosea 6:5 in the Bible?
Hosea 6:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 6, verse 5.
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 6:5.
What translation should I read Hosea 6:5 in?
Hosea 6:5 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 6:5?
Hosea 6:5 reads (ASV): “Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth. ” 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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