English Bible Presentation Sharing - Hosea Book, chapter 11, verse 5 in Nlt Version

Hosea 11 : 1 (NLT)

"When Israel was a child, I loved him, and I called my son out of Egypt.

Hosea 11 : 2 (NLT)

But the more I called to him, the farther he moved from me, offering sacrifices to the images of Baal and burning incense to idols.

Hosea 11 : 3 (NLT)

I myself taught Israel how to walk, leading him along by the hand. But he doesn't know or even care that it was I who took care of him.

Hosea 11 : 4 (NLT)

I led Israel along with my ropes of kindness and love. I lifted the yoke from his neck, and I myself stooped to feed him.

Hosea 11 : 5 (NLT)

"But since my people refuse to return to me, they will return to Egypt and will be forced to serve Assyria.

Hosea 11 : 6 (NLT)

War will swirl through their cities; their enemies will crash through their gates. They will destroy them, trapping them in their own evil plans.

Hosea 11 : 7 (NLT)

For my people are determined to desert me. They call me the Most High, but they don't truly honor me.

Hosea 11 : 8 (NLT)

"Oh, how can I give you up, Israel? How can I let you go? How can I destroy you like Admah or demolish you like Zeboiim? My heart is torn within me, and my compassion overflows.

Hosea 11 : 9 (NLT)

No, I will not unleash my fierce anger. I will not completely destroy Israel, for I am God and not a mere mortal. I am the Holy One living among you, and I will not come to destroy.

Hosea 11 : 10 (NLT)

For someday the people will follow me. I, the LORD, will roar like a lion. And when I roar, my people will return trembling from the west.

Hosea 11 : 11 (NLT)

Like a flock of birds, they will come from Egypt. Trembling like doves, they will return from Assyria. And I will bring them home again," says the LORD.

Hosea 11 : 12 (NLT)

Israel surrounds me with lies and deceit, but Judah still obeys God and is faithful to the Holy One.