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Hosea 2:18-20
Contemporary English Version
Hosea 2:18-20
Contemporary English Version
18 And I will agree to let you live in peace—you will no longer be attacked by wild animals and birds or by weapons of war. 19 I will accept you as my wife forever, and instead of a bride price[a] I will give you justice, fairness, love, kindness, 20 and faithfulness. Then you will truly know who I am.
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- 2.19 bride price: It was the custom for the husband to pay his wife's parents a bride price. Instead of money, the Lord will give much better benefits to Israel.
Hosea 2:18-20
New International Version
Hosea 2:18-20
New International Version
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.(A)
Bow and sword and battle
I will abolish(B) from the land,
so that all may lie down in safety.(C)
19 I will betroth(D) you to me forever;
I will betroth you in[a] righteousness and justice,(E)
in[b] love and compassion.(F)
20 I will betroth you in[c] faithfulness,
and you will acknowledge(G) the Lord.(H)
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- Hosea 2:19 Or with
- Hosea 2:19 Or with
- Hosea 2:20 Or with
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