Hosea 9:3 nasb — They will not remain in the LORD'S land, But Ephraim will return to Egypt, And in Assyria they will eat unclean food.

NASB

"They will not remain in the LORD'S land, But Ephraim will return to Egypt, And in Assyria they will eat unclean food."

— Hosea 9:3, NASB

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Hosea 9 — Context

1

Do not rejoice, O Israel, with exultation like the nations! For you have played the harlot, forsaking your God. You have loved harlots' earnings on every threshing floor.

2

Threshing floor and wine press will not feed them, And the new wine will fail them.

3

They will not remain in the LORD'S land, But Ephraim will return to Egypt, And in Assyria they will eat unclean food.

4

They will not pour out drink offerings of wine to the LORD, Their sacrifices will not please Him. Their bread will be like mourners' bread; All who eat of it will be defiled, For their bread will be for themselves alone; It will not enter the house of the LORD.

5

What will you do on the day of the appointed festival And on the day of the feast of the LORD?

6

For behold, they will go because of destruction; Egypt will gather them up, Memphis will bury them. Weeds will take over their treasures of silver; Thorns will be in their tents.

Hosea 9:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 9:3 say?
Hosea 9:3 in the NASB reads: “They will not remain in the LORD'S land, But Ephraim will return to Egypt, And in Assyria they will eat unclean food.”
Where is Hosea 9:3 in the Bible?
Hosea 9:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 9, verse 3.
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 9:3.
What translation should I read Hosea 9:3 in?
Hosea 9:3 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 9:3?
Hosea 9:3 reads (NASB): “They will not remain in the LORD'S land, But Ephraim will return to Egypt, And in Assyria they will eat unclean food.” 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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