Hosea 3:3

And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be for another man: so will I also be for thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Hosea 3:3

BSB

Then I said to her, "You must live with me for many days; you must not be promiscuous or belong to another, and I will do the same for you."

AKJV

And I said to her, You shall abide for me many days; you shall not play the harlot, and you shall not be for another man: so will I also be for you.

CPDV

And I said to her, "You will wait for me for many days. You will not commit fornication, and you will not be with a man. But I also will wait for you."

ERV

and I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be any man's wife: so will I also be toward thee.

NHEB

I said to her, "You shall stay with me many days. You shall not play the prostitute, and you shall not be with any other man. I will also be so toward you."

SMT

And saying to her, Many days thou shalt well with me; and thou shalt not commit fornication, and thou shalt not be for a man: and also I am for thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hosea 3:3

AndIsaidH559VerbuntoherThoushaltabideH3427VerbformemanyH7227 daysH3117Noun MasculinethoushaltnotplaytheharlotH2181VerbandthoushaltnotbeH1961VerbforanothermanH376Noun MasculinesowillIalsobeforthee

Commentary for Hosea 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hosea 3:3

Summary

Hosea demands faithful separation during restoration period

Event

Setting restoration conditions

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC