Hosea 7:15 net — Although I trained and strengthened them, they plot evil against me!

NET Bible

"Although I trained and strengthened them, they plot evil against me!"

— Hosea 7:15, NET Bible

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Hosea 7 — Context

12

I will throw my bird net over them while they are flying, I will bring them down like birds in the sky; I will discipline them when I hear them flocking together.

13

Israel Has Turned Away from the Lord Woe to them! For they have fled from me! Destruction to them! For they have rebelled against me! I want to deliver them, but they have lied to me.

14

They do not pray to me, but howl in distress on their beds; They slash themselves for grain and new wine, but turn away from me.

15

Although I trained and strengthened them, they plot evil against me!

16

They turn to Baal; they are like an unreliable bow. Their leaders will fall by the sword because their prayers to Baal have made me angry. So people will disdain them 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 NET Bible reads: “Although I trained and strengthened them, they plot 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 (NET): “Although I trained and strengthened them, they plot 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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