Hosea 7:12 bbe — When they go, my net will be stretched out over them; I will take them like the birds of heaven, I will give them punis…

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"When they go, my net will be stretched out over them; I will take them like the birds of heaven, I will give them punishment, I will take them away in the net for their sin."

— Hosea 7:12, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 7 — Context

9

Men from other lands have made waste his strength, and he is not conscious of it; grey hairs have come on him here and there, and he has no knowledge of it.

10

And the pride of Israel gives an answer to his face; but for all this, they have not gone back to the Lord their God, or made search for him.

11

And Ephraim is like a foolish dove, without wisdom; they send out their cry to Egypt, they go to Assyria.

12

When they go, my net will be stretched out over them; I will take them like the birds of heaven, I will give them punishment, I will take them away in the net for their sin.

13

May trouble be theirs! for they have gone far away from me; and destruction, for they have been sinning against me; I was ready to be their saviour, but they said false words against me.

14

And they have not made prayer to me in their hearts, but they make loud cries on their beds; they are cutting themselves for food and wine, they are turned against me.

15

Though I have given training and strength to their arms, they have evil designs against me.

Hosea 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 7:12 say?
Hosea 7:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When they go, my net will be stretched out over them; I will take them like the birds of heaven, I will give them punishment, I will take them away in the net for their sin.”
Where is Hosea 7:12 in the Bible?
Hosea 7:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 7, verse 12.
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 7:12.
What translation should I read Hosea 7:12 in?
Hosea 7:12 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 7:12?
Hosea 7:12 reads (BBE): “When they go, my net will be stretched out over them; I will take them like the birds of heaven, I will give them punishment, I will take them away in the net for their sin.” 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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