Hosea 7:15 cpdv — And I have educated them, and I have reinforced their arms; and they have imagined evil against me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And I have educated them, and I have reinforced their arms; and they have imagined evil against me. "

— Hosea 7:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Hosea 7 — Context

12

And when they will set out, I will spread my net over them. I will pull them down like the birds of the sky; I will cut them down in accordance with the reports of their meetings.

13

Woe to them, for they have withdrawn from me. They will waste away because they have been dishonest with me. And I redeemed them, and they have spoken lies against me.

14

And they have not cried out to me in their heart, but they howled on their beds. They have obsessed about wheat and wine; they have withdrawn from me.

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And I have educated them, and I have reinforced their arms; and they have imagined evil against me.

16

They returned so that they might be without a yoke. They have become like a deceitful bow. Their leaders will fall by the sword because of the madness of their words. This is their derision in the land of Egypt.

Hosea 7:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 7:15 say?
Hosea 7:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And I have educated them, and I have reinforced their arms; and they have imagined evil against me. ”
Where is Hosea 7:15 in the Bible?
Hosea 7:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 7, verse 15.
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 7:15.
What translation should I read Hosea 7:15 in?
Hosea 7:15 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 7:15?
Hosea 7:15 reads (CPDV): “And I have educated them, and I have reinforced their arms; and they have imagined evil against 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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