Hosea 7:14 web — They haven't cried to me with their heart, but they howl on their beds. They assemble themselves for grain and new wine…

World English Bible

"They haven't cried to me with their heart, but they howl on their beds. They assemble themselves for grain and new wine. They turn away from me."

— Hosea 7:14, World English Bible

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Hosea 7 — Context

11

"Ephraim is like an easily deceived dove, without understanding. They call to Egypt. They go to Assyria.

12

When they go, I will spread my net on them. I will bring them down like the birds of the sky. I will chastise them, as their congregation has heard.

13

Woe to them! For they have wandered from me. Destruction to them! For they have trespassed against me. Though I would redeem them, yet they have spoken lies against me.

14

They haven't cried to me with their heart, but they howl on their beds. They assemble themselves for grain and new wine. They turn away from me.

15

Though I have taught and strengthened their arms, yet they plot evil against me.

16

They return, but not to the Most High. They are like a faulty bow. Their princes will fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue. This will be their derision in the land of Egypt.

Hosea 7:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 7:14 say?
Hosea 7:14 in the World English Bible reads: “They haven't cried to me with their heart, but they howl on their beds. They assemble themselves for grain and new wine. They turn away from me.”
Where is Hosea 7:14 in the Bible?
Hosea 7:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 7, verse 14.
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 7:14.
What translation should I read Hosea 7:14 in?
Hosea 7:14 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 7:14?
Hosea 7:14 reads (WEB): “They haven't cried to me with their heart, but they howl on their beds. They assemble themselves for grain and new wine. They turn away from me.” 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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