Hosea 2:14

“Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

¶ Therefore behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wildernesse, and speake comfortably vnto her.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Therefore, behold, I will allure her, Bring her into the wilderness And speak kindly to her.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For this cause I will make her come into the waste land and will say words of comfort to her.
- Basic English Bible

Therefore behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak to her heart.
- Darby Bible

Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably to her.
- Webster's Bible

Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly to her.
- World English Bible

Therefore, lo, I am enticing her, And have caused her to go to the wilderness, And I have spoken unto her heart,
- Youngs Literal Bible

(2:16) Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly unto her.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Hosea 2:14


2:14 I will allure - I will incline her mind to consider what I propose. Into the wilderness - Deep distress.


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