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Hosea 4:16

World English Bible

For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer.
Then how will Yahweh feed them like a lamb in a meadow.

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Hosea 4:16 in other translations

For Israel hath behaved himself stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer: now will Jehovah feed them as a lamb in a large place.

Hosea 4:16 · American Standard Version

Hosea 4:16 in context

  1. 14I will not punish your daughters when they play the prostitute,
    nor your brides when they commit adultery;
    because the men consort with prostitutes,
    and they sacrifice with the shrine prostitutes;
    so the people without understanding will come to ruin.
  2. 15“Though you, Israel, play the prostitute,
    yet don’t let Judah offend;
    and don’t come to Gilgal,
    neither go up to Beth Aven,
    nor swear, ‘As Yahweh lives.’
  3. 16For Israel has behaved extremely stubbornly, like a stubborn heifer.
    Then how will Yahweh feed them like a lamb in a meadow.
  4. 17Ephraim is joined to idols.
    Leave him alone!
  5. 18Their drink has become sour.
    They play the prostitute continually.
    Her rulers dearly love their shameful way.