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Hosea 9:16

Hosea 9:17-1964 bbe — My God will give them up because they did not give ear to him; they will be wandering among the nations.

Bible in Basic English

"My God will give them up because they did not give ear to him; they will be wandering among the nations."

— Hosea 9:17-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 9 — Context

14

O Lord, what will you give them? Give them bodies which may not give birth and breasts without milk.

15

All their evil-doing is in Gilgal; there I had hate for them; because of their evil-doing I will send them out of my house; they will no longer be dear to me; all their rulers are uncontrolled.

16

The rod has come on Ephraim, their root is dry, let them have no fruit; even though they give birth, I will put to death the dearest fruit of their bodies.

17

My God will give them up because they did not give ear to him; they will be wandering among the nations.

Hosea 9:17-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 9:17-1964 say?
Hosea 9:17-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My God will give them up because they did not give ear to him; they will be wandering among the nations.”
Where is Hosea 9:17-1964 in the Bible?
Hosea 9:17-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 9, verses 17–1964.
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 9:17-1964.
What translation should I read Hosea 9:17-1964 in?
Hosea 9:17-1964 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 9:17-1964?
Hosea 9:17-1964 reads (BBE): “My God will give them up because they did not give ear to him; they will be wandering among the nations.” 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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