1 The word of the Lordthat came toJoel, the son of Pethuel. The Devastation of Locusts 2 Hear this, O elders, Listen closely, all inhabitants of the land! Hassuch a thing asthis occurred in your days, Or even in the days of your fathers? 3 Tell your children about it, And let your children tell […]
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JOEL 2
The Terrible Visitation 1 Blow the trumpet in Zion [warning of impending judgment], Sound an alarm on My holy mountain [Zion]! Let all the inhabitants of the land trembleandshudder in fear, For the [judgment] day of the Lordis coming; It is close at hand, 2 A day of darkness and gloom, A day of clouds […]
JOEL 3
The Nations Will Be Judged 1 “For behold, in those [climactic] days and at that time, When I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 I will gather together all the [Gentile] nations [that were hostile to My people] And bring them down into the Valley of Jehoshaphat (the Lordhas judged). And there I […]
HOSEA 1
Hosea’s Wife and Children 1 The word of the Lordthat came to Hosea the son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel. 2 When the Lordfirst spoke through Hosea, the Lordsaid to him, “Go, take […]
HOSEA 2
Israel’s Unfaithfulness Condemned 1 “[Hosea,] say to your brothers, ‘Ammi (you are my people),’ and to your sisters, ‘Ruhamah (you have been pitied and have obtained mercy).’ 2 “Contend with your mother (nation); contend, For she is not my wife and I am not her husband; And have her remove her [marks of] prostitution from […]
HOSEA 3
Hosea’s Second Symbolic Marriage 1 Then the Lordsaid to me, “Go again, love a woman (Gomer) who is beloved by her husband and yet is an adulteress, even as the Lordloves thechildren of Israel, though they turn to other gods and love the raisin cakes [used in the feasts in pagan worship].” 2 So I […]
HOSEA 4
God’s Controversy with Israel 1 Hear the word of the Lord, you children of Israel, For the Lordhas a [legal] case with the inhabitants of the land, Because there is no faithfulness [no steadfast love, no dependability] or loyaltyorkindness Or knowledge of God [from personal experience with Him] in the land. 2 There is [false] […]
HOSEA 5
The People’s Apostasy Rebuked 1 Hear thisandpay close attention, O priests! Give heed, O house of Israel! Listen, O house of the king! For the [pronounced] judgment pertains to youandis meant for you to hear, Because you have been a snare at Mizpah And a net spread out over Tabor (military strongholds on either side […]
HOSEA 6
The Response to God’s Rebuke 1 “Come and let us return [in repentance] to the Lord, For He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bandage us. 2 “After two days He will revive us; On the third day He will raise us up That we may […]
HOSEA 7
Ephraim’s Sin 1 When I would heal Israel, The sin (guilt) of Ephraim is uncovered, And the wickedness ofSamaria, Because they practice false dealing; The thief enters, Bandits ravageandraid outside. 2 But they do not consider in their hearts (minds) That I remember [always] all their wickedness. Now their deeds surroundandentangle them; They are before […]