Hosea 2:18-20
Expanded Bible
18 At that time I will make an ·agreement [covenant; treaty] for them
with the ·wild animals [L beasts of the field], the ·birds [L birds of the sky/heavens], and the ·crawling things [T creeping things of the ground].
I will ·smash [shatter; abolish] from the land
the bow and the sword and ·the weapons of war [or war; battle],
so my people will ·live [L lie down] in safety.
19 And I will ·make you my promised bride [L betroth you to me] forever.
I will ·be good and fair [L betroth you in righteousness and justice];
I will show you my ·love [loyalty; unfailing love; lovingkindness] and mercy.
20 I will ·be true to you as my promised bride [L betroth you in faithfulness],
and you will ·know [or acknowledge me as] the Lord.
Hosea 2:18-20
New American Standard Bible
18 On that day I will also make a covenant for them
With the (A)animals of the field,
The birds of the sky,
And the crawling things of the ground.
And I will [a](B)eliminate the bow, the sword, and war from the land,
And will let them (C)lie down in safety.
19 I will (D)betroth you to Me forever;
Yes, I will betroth you to Me in (E)righteousness and in justice,
In favor and in compassion,
20 And I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness.
Then you will (F)know the Lord.
Footnotes
- Hosea 2:18 Lit break
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