📖 Hosea — Chapter 11 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Hosea 11:1 When RIsrael was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
Hosea 11:2 As Rthey called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
Hosea 11:3 I Rtaught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them.
Hosea 11:4 I Rdrew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that Ttake off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them.
Hosea 11:5 He Rshall not return into the land of Egypt, and the Assyrian shall be his king, because they refused to return.
Hosea 11:6 And Rthe sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.
Hosea 11:7 And my people Rare bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, Tnone at all would exalt him.
Hosea 11:8 RHow shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
Hosea 11:9 I will Rnot execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city.
Hosea 11:10 They shall Rwalk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.
Hosea 11:11 They shall tremble as a bird out of Egypt, and Ras a dove out of the land of Assyria: and I will place them in their houses, saith the LORD.
Hosea 11:12 Ephraim Rcompasseth me about with lies, and the house of Israel with deceit: but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the Tsaints.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Hosea 11:1–4 — A loved child forgets the one who taught him
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord remembers calling Israel from Egypt, teaching Ephraim to walk, healing, lifting burdens, and feeding. Those tender acts are contrasted with sacrifice to idols and failure to recognize the caregiver.
Key Truth: Remember the love behind received care.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… was a child, then I loved him, and called my ____ out of Egypt.” (Hosea 11:1)
Find it in Hosea 11:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “I ____ Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but …” (Hosea 11:3)
Find it in Hosea 11:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… drew them with cords of a man, with bands of ____ : and I was to them as they that take …” (Hosea 11:4)
Find it in Hosea 11:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hosea 11:5–8 — Refusal to return meets both judgment and compassion
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Assyrian rule and sword follow the people’s own counsel and persistent backsliding. Yet the Lord’s anguished questions about giving up Ephraim introduce a striking expression of compassion.
Key Truth: Take rebellion seriously while attending to divine mercy.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “He shall not ____ into the land of Egypt, and the Assyrian shall be …” (Hosea 11:5)
Find it in Hosea 11:5 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And my ____ are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them …” (Hosea 11:7)
Find it in Hosea 11:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine ____ is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.” (Hosea 11:8)
Find it in Hosea 11:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hosea 11:9–12 — The Holy One promises a gathered return
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord declares that he is God and not man, refusing a complete destruction of Ephraim. Children return trembling from afar, while the closing word still exposes deceit and names Judah’s different position.
Key Truth: Answer compassionate calling with faithful return.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “I will not execute the fierceness of mine ____ , I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I …” (Hosea 11:9)
Find it in Hosea 11:9 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall ____ from the west.” (Hosea 11:10)
Find it in Hosea 11:10 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… me about with lies, and the house of Israel with ____ : but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful …” (Hosea 11:12)
Find it in Hosea 11:12 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Matthew 2:15 — Matthew applies the son-called-from-Egypt wording to Jesus.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What remembered act of care could renew your gratitude and trust?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What has Ephraim failed to recognize about the LORD's care?
2. What characterizes the LORD's earlier drawing of the people?
3. What refusal is connected with Assyria becoming their king?
4. What distinction accompanies the restraint of fierce anger?
5. What restoration follows trembling out of Egypt and Assyria?
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