Hosea 13:15-16
EasyEnglish Bible
15 Among the other nations, Israel has been successful.
It has been like a plant that grows well.
But now the Lord will send trouble.
It will be like a strong east wind that comes from the desert.
Israel's wells and springs of water will become dry.
All the valuable things that Israel has stored will disappear.
16 Samaria's people are guilty and they will receive their punishment.[a]
They have turned against their God.
They will die in war.
Cruel enemies will kill their young children.
Soldiers will cut open their pregnant women.
Footnotes
- 13:16 Samaria was another name for the northern kingdom, Israel. It was the capital city of Israel.
Hosea 13:15-16
New International Version
15 even though he thrives(A) among his brothers.
An east wind(B) from the Lord will come,
blowing in from the desert;
his spring will fail
and his well dry up.(C)
His storehouse will be plundered(D)
of all its treasures.
16 The people of Samaria(E) must bear their guilt,(F)
because they have rebelled(G) against their God.
They will fall by the sword;(H)
their little ones will be dashed(I) to the ground,
their pregnant women(J) ripped open.”[a]
Footnotes
- Hosea 13:16 In Hebrew texts this verse (13:16) is numbered 14:1.
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