Hosea 6 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible
Hosea 6
1Come, and let us return unto Jehovah; for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.
2After two days will he revive us: on the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live before him.
3And let us know, let us follow on to know Jehovah: his going forth is sure as the morning; and he will come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain that watereth the earth.
4O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the dew that goeth early away.
5Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.
6For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.
7But they like Adam have transgressed the covenant: there have they dealt treacherously against me.
8Gilead is a city of them that work iniquity; it is stained with blood.
9And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way toward Shechem; yea, they have committed lewdness.
10In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing: there whoredom is found in Ephraim, Israel is defiled.
11Also, O Judah, there is a harvest appointed for thee, when I bring back the captivity of my people.
Hosea 6
1Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds.
2After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.
3So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
4What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes.
5Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of My mouth, and My judgments go forth like lightning.
6For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
7But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant; there they were unfaithful to Me.
8Gilead is a city of evildoers, tracked with footprints of blood.
9Like raiders who lie in ambush, so does a band of priests; they murder on the way to Shechem; surely they have committed atrocities.
10In the house of Israel I have seen a horrible thing: Ephraim practices prostitution there, and Israel is defiled.
11Also for you, O Judah, a harvest is appointed, when I restore My people from captivity.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible in Hosea 6
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A modern translation balancing readability with faithfulness to the original texts. Written in clear, contemporary English for both reading and study. A strong all-around choice for daily use.
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Key Comparison: Hosea 6:1
"Come, and let us return unto Jehovah; for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up."
"Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds."
