- "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt.
- But the more I[1] called to him, the farther he moved from me, offering sacrifices to the images of Baal and burning incense to idols.
- I myself taught Israel[2] how to walk, leading him along by the hand. But he doesn't know or even care that it was I who took care of him.
- I led Israel along with my ropes of kindness and love. I lifted the yoke from his neck, and I myself stooped to feed him.
- "But since my people refuse to return to me, they will return to Egypt and will be forced to serve Assyria.
- War will swirl through their cities; their enemies will crash through their gates. They will destroy them, trapping them in their own evil plans.
- For my people are determined to desert me. They call me the Most High, but they don't truly honor me.
- "Oh, how can I give you up, Israel? How can I let you go? How can I destroy you like Admah or demolish you like Zeboiim? My heart is torn within me, and my compassion overflows.
- No, I will not unleash my fierce anger. I will not completely destroy Israel, for I am God and not a mere mortal. I am the Holy One living among you, and I will not come to destroy.
- For someday the people will follow me. I, the Lord, will roar like a lion. And when I roar, my people will return trembling from the west.
- Like a flock of birds, they will come from Egypt. Trembling like doves, they will return from Assyria. And I will bring them home again," says the Lord.
- [3]Israel surrounds me with lies and deceit, but Judah still obeys God and is faithful to the Holy One.[4]
Hosea 11
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