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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]

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  1. 2:19 The Lord is speaking to Israel as if she is his wife.

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)

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  1. Hosea 2:19 Or with
  2. Hosea 2:19 Or with