Hosea 11:4

I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them.

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Other Translations for Hosea 11:4

BSB
I led them with cords of kindness, with ropes of love; I lifted the yoke from their necks and bent down to feed them.
AKJV
I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat to them.
CPDV
I will draw them with the cords of Adam, with the bands of love. And I will be to them like one who raises the yoke over their jaws. And I will reach down to him so that he may eat.
ERV
I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat before them.
NHEB
I drew them with cords of a man, with ties of love; and I was to them like those who lift up the yoke on their necks; and I bent down to him and I fed him.
SMT
I will draw them with the cords of man, with the bands of love: and I will be to them as those lifting up the yoke upon their jaw-bones, and I will gently give them to eat.

Commentary for Hosea 11:4

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Overview of Hosea 11:4
Summary
God showed compassion through gentle leading
Event
God providing with loving-kindness
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
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