Hosea 2:17-19
EasyEnglish Bible
17 I will never again let you speak the names of the idols of Baal.
18 At that time, I will make a promise that nothing will hurt my people. I will make an agreement with the wild animals, with the birds in the fields and with the animals that move along the ground. I will remove from their land all the weapons that soldiers use to fight wars. I will destroy their swords and their bows and arrows. I will allow my people to live safely in peace.
19 Israel, I will make you my wife for ever.
I will promise to help you in a way that is right and fair.
I will be kind to you with a faithful love.[a]
Footnotes
- 2:19 The Lord is speaking to Israel as if she is his wife.
Hosea 2:17-19
New International Version
17 I will remove the names of the Baals from her lips;(A)
no longer will their names be invoked.(B)
18 In that day I will make a covenant for them
with the beasts of the field, the birds in the sky
and the creatures that move along the ground.(C)
Bow and sword and battle
I will abolish(D) from the land,
so that all may lie down in safety.(E)
19 I will betroth(F) you to me forever;
I will betroth you in[a] righteousness and justice,(G)
in[b] love and compassion.(H)
Footnotes
- Hosea 2:19 Or with
- Hosea 2:19 Or with
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