Hosea 5:14

Translations

Modern

For I am like a lion to Ephraim and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear them to pieces and then go away. I will carry them off where no one can rescue them.

Traditional

For I will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue him.

Literal

For I am like a lion to Ephraim, and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I—I, will tear them and go away; I will take them, and no one is delivering.

Latin

Quoniam ego quasi leæna Ephraim, et quasi catulus leonis domui Juda. Ego, ego capiam, et vadam; tollam, et non est qui eruat.

Original

Hebrew

English

For I am like a lion to Ephraim and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear them to pieces and then go away. I will carry them off where no one can rescue them.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

The Broken Covenant

Events

Prophecies of Hosea

Related verses

Micah 5:8
Then the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, which tramples and tears as it passes through, with no one to rescue them.
Psalm 7:2
…or they will shred my soul like a lion and tear me to pieces with no one to rescue me.
Hosea 13:7–8
So like a lion I will pounce on them; like a leopard I will lurk by the path.
Psalm 50:22
Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:
Isaiah 5:29
Their roaring is like that of a lion; they roar like young lions. They growl and seize their prey; they carry it away, and no one can rescue it.
Amos 3:4–8
Does a lion roar in the forest when he has no prey? Does a young lion growl in his den if he has caught nothing?
Amos 2:14
Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life.
Lamentations 3:10
He is a bear lying in wait, a lion hiding in ambush.
Job 10:16
Should I hold my head high, You would hunt me like a lion, and again display Your power against me.
Job 10:7
…though You know that I am not guilty, and there is no deliverance from Your hand?
Deuteronomy 28:31
Your ox will be slaughtered before your eyes, but you will not eat any of it. Your donkey will be taken away and not returned to you. Your flock will be given to your enemies, and no one will save you.

People

Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Ephraim (Place) Hosea, Book of Lion

Topics

Afflictions Made Beneficial in Leading Us to Seek God in Prayer Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Ephraim: A Tribe of Israel: Prophecy Concerning Lion of a Ruler's Anger The Lion of God in Executing Judgments

Hosea 5:14

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