Hosea 11:1
American King James When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
American Standard Version When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
King James When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
World English Bible “When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
Hosea 11:2
American King James As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed to Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
American Standard Version The more `the prophets' called them, the more they went from them: they sacrificed unto the Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
King James As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
World English Bible They called to them, so they went from them. They sacrificed to the Baals, and burned incense to engraved images.
Hosea 11:3
American King James I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them.
American Standard Version Yet I taught Ephraim to walk; I took them on my arms; but they knew not that I healed them.
King James I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them.
World English Bible Yet I taught Ephraim to walk. I took them by their arms, but they didn’t know that I healed them.
Hosea 11:4
American King James I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat to them.
American Standard Version I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as they that lift up the yoke on their jaws; and I laid food before them.
King James I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them.
World English Bible I drew them with cords of a man, with ties of love; and I was to them like those who lift up the yoke on their necks; and I bent down to him and I fed him.
Hosea 11:5
American King James He shall not return into the land of Egypt, and the Assyrian shall be his king, because they refused to return.
American Standard Version They shall not return into the land of Egypt; but the Assyrian shall be their king, because they refused to return `to me'.
King James He shall not return into the land of Egypt, and the Assyrian shall be his king, because they refused to return.
World English Bible “They won’t return into the land of Egypt; but the Assyrian will be their king, because they refused to repent.
Hosea 11:6
American King James And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.
American Standard Version And the sword shall fall upon their cities, and shall consume their bars, and devour `them', because of their own counsels.
King James And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.
World English Bible The sword will fall on their cities, and will destroy the bars of their gates, and will put an end to their plans.
Hosea 11:7
American King James And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.
American Standard Version And my people are bent on backsliding from me: though they call them to `him that is' on high, none at all will exalt `him'.
King James And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.
World English Bible My people are determined to turn from me. Though they call to the Most High, he certainly won’t exalt them.
Hosea 11:8
American King James How shall I give you up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver you, Israel? how shall I make you as Admah? how shall I set you as Zeboim? my heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
American Standard Version How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? `how' shall I cast thee off, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? `how' shall I set thee as Zeboiim? my heart is turned within me, my compassions are kindled together.
King James How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
World English Bible “How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I make you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within me, my compassion is aroused.
Hosea 11:9
American King James I will not execute the fierceness of my anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the middle of you: and I will not enter into the city.
American Standard Version I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee; and I will not come in wrath.
King James I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city.
World English Bible I will not execute the fierceness of my anger. I will not return to destroy Ephraim, for I am God, and not man—the Holy One among you. I will not come in wrath.
Hosea 11:10
American King James They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.
American Standard Version They shall walk after Jehovah, who will roar like a lion; for he will roar, and the children shall come trembling from the west.
King James They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.
World English Bible They will walk after Yahweh, who will roar like a lion; for he will roar, and the children will come trembling from the west.
Hosea 11:11
American King James They shall tremble as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria: and I will place them in their houses, said the LORD.
American Standard Version They shall come trembling as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria; and I will make them to dwell in their houses, saith Jehovah.
King James They shall tremble as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria: and I will place them in their houses, saith the LORD.
World English Bible They will come trembling like a bird out of Egypt, and like a dove out of the land of Assyria; and I will settle them in their houses,” says Yahweh.
Hosea 11:12
American King James Ephraim compasses me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet rules with God, and is faithful with the saints.
American Standard Version Ephraim compasseth me about with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the Holy One.
King James Ephraim compasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the saints.
World English Bible Ephraim surrounds me with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit. Judah still strays from God, and is unfaithful to the Holy One.