Hosea 11:9

I will not 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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Hosea 11:9

BSB
I will not execute the full fury of My anger; I will not turn back to destroy Ephraim. For I am God and not man-the Holy One among you-and I will not come in wrath.
AKJV
I will not execute the fierceness of my anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the middle of you: and I will not enter into the city.
CPDV
I will not act on the fury of my wrath. I will not turn back to utterly destroy Ephraim. For I am God, and not man, the Divine in your midst, and I will not advance upon the city.
ERV
I will not 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.
NHEB
I will not execute the fierceness of my anger. I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of you; and I will not come in wrath.
SMT
I will not do the burning of mine anger, I will not turn back to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not a man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not come into the city.

Commentary for Hosea 11:9

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Overview of Hosea 11:9
Summary
God will show mercy instead of wrath
Event
God choosing mercy over destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 750 BC
Category
Promise