Hosea 9:13 net — Ephraim, as I have seen, has given their children for prey; Ephraim will bear his sons for slaughter.

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"Ephraim, as I have seen, has given their children for prey; Ephraim will bear his sons for slaughter."

— Hosea 9:13, NET Bible

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Hosea 9 — Context

10

When I found Israel, it was like finding grapes in the wilderness. I viewed your ancestors like an early fig on a fig tree in its first season. Then they came to Baal-Peor and they dedicated themselves to shame– they became as detestable as what they loved.

11

The Fertility Worshipers Will Become Infertile Ephraim will be like a bird; what they value will fly away. They will not bear children– they will not enjoy pregnancy– they will not even conceive!

12

Even if they raise their children, I will take away every last one of them. Woe to them! For I will turn away from them.

13

Ephraim, as I have seen, has given their children for prey; Ephraim will bear his sons for slaughter.

14

Give them, O LORD– what will you give them? Give them wombs that miscarry, and breasts that cannot nurse!

15

Because of all their evil in Gilgal, I hate them there. On account of their evil deeds, I will drive them out of my land. I will no longer love them; all their rulers are rebels.

16

Ephraim will be struck down– their root will be dried up; they will not yield any fruit. Even if they do bear children, I will kill their precious offspring.

Hosea 9:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 9:13 say?
Hosea 9:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Ephraim, as I have seen, has given their children for prey; Ephraim will bear his sons for slaughter.”
Where is Hosea 9:13 in the Bible?
Hosea 9:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 9, verse 13.
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 9:13.
What translation should I read Hosea 9:13 in?
Hosea 9:13 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 9:13?
Hosea 9:13 reads (NET): “Ephraim, as I have seen, has given their children for prey; Ephraim will bear his sons for slaughter.” 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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