Hosea 1:2
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King James Version (modern wording)
The beginning of the word of the LORD by Hosea. And the LORD said to Hosea, Go, take unto you a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land has committed great whoredom, departing from the LORD.
Hosea 1:2 (KJV)
American Standard Version
When Jehovah spake at the first by Hosea, Jehovah said unto Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredom and children of whoredom; for the land doth commit great whoredom, departing from Jehovah.
Hosea 1:2 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, He told him, “Go, take a prostitute as your wife and have children of adultery, because this land is flagrantly prostituting itself by departing from the LORD.”
Hosea 1:2 (BSB)
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What does Hosea 1:2 say?
Hosea 1:2 in modern King James wording reads: "The beginning of the word of the LORD by Hosea. And the LORD said to Hosea, Go, take unto you a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land has committed great whoredom, departing from the LORD."
Where is Hosea 1:2 found in the Bible?
Hosea 1:2 is verse 2 of chapter 1 of the book of Hosea, in the Old Testament. Hosea has 14 chapters.
Which translations of Hosea 1:2 can I read here?
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