Hosea 1:7

Hosea’s Wife and Children · Hosea 1:1–11
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Translations

Modern
Yet I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them—not by bow or sword or war, not by horses and cavalry, but by the LORD their God.”
Traditional
But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the Lord their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.
Literal
And on the house of Judah I will have compassion, and I will save them, by YHWH their God; I will not save them by bow, or by sword, or by battle, by horses, or by horsemen.”
Latin
Et domui Juda miserebor, et salvabo eos in Domino Deo suo; et non salvabo eos in arcu et gladio, et in bello, et in equis, et in equitibus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Yet I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them—not by bow or sword or war, not by horses and cavalry, but by the LORD their God.”

Notes

For many years, the kingdom of Israel relied on its armies, horses, and charioteers for security. However, this confidence was misplaced. True safety and security come from God's power as the Lord.

This section describes a small part of the prophet's life, focusing on his troubled marriage. It highlights God's difficult relationship with Israel, his chosen people.

Theme notes and profiles

Prophetic Sign Acts The Broken Covenant

Events

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Archer, Archery Covenant Gomer Hosea, Book of Lo-Ruhamah Marriage, Marriage Customs Mercy Not Loved, Not Pitied Ruhamah

Topics

Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Christ is God: As the Great God and Saviour God: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of The Great God and Saviour Lo-Ruhamah: Hosea's Daughter Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments Prophets: Frequently in Their Actions Were Made Signs to the People Symbols and Similitudes: Marrying a Whore