Hosea 11:4

Translations

Modern

I led them with cords of kindness, with ropes of love; I lifted the yoke from their necks and bent down to feed them.

Traditional

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.

Literal

With cords of humanity I drew them, with bands of love; and I was to them like those lifting the yoke up from their jaws, and I bent down to them to let them eat.

Latin

In funiculis Adam traham eos, in vinculis caritatis; et ero eis quasi exaltans jugum super maxillas eorum, et declinavi ad eum ut vesceretur.

Original

Hebrew

English

I led them with cords of kindness, with ropes of love; I lifted the yoke from their necks and bent down to feed them.

Notes

Hosea 11:3–4

God cared for the young nation of Israel with kindness and love.

Hosea 11:1–11

God grieved over Israel’s unfaithfulness. Even after all he had done for them, Israel had turned into a rebellious people. Justice required serious punishment, but the final decision about Israel’s future would come from God’s tender compassion for his people, not from an abstract rule.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Covenant Love God’s Judgment of His People

Events

Prophecies of Hoseac. 785 BC

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