Hosea 11:4

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
I drew{H4900}{(H8799)} them with cords{H2256} of a man{H120}, with bands{H5688} of love{H160}: and I was to them as they that take off{H7311}{(H8688)} the yoke{H5923} on their jaws{H3895}, and I laid{H5186}{(H8686)} meat{H398}{(H8686)} unto them.
KJV with Strongs
In cords of Adam I led them in ties of love. And I became to them, As the One who lifts the yoke from their jawbones, I bent down to feed them.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
With cords of man I do draw them, With thick cords of love, And I am to them as a raiser up of a yoke on their jaws, And I incline unto him—I feed him.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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