Hosea 11 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation
Hosea 11
1When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
2The more the prophets called them, the more they went from them: they sacrificed unto the Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.
3Yet I taught Ephraim to walk; I took them on my arms; but they knew not that I healed them.
4I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as they that lift up the yoke on their jaws; and I laid food before them.
5They shall not return into the land of Egypt; but the Assyrian shall be their king, because they refused to return to me.
6And the sword shall fall upon their cities, and shall consume their bars, and devour them, because of their own counsels.
7And my people are bent on backsliding from me: though they call them to him that is on high, none at all will exalt him.
8How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I cast thee off, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboiim? my heart is turned within me, my compassions are kindled together.
9I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee; and I will not come in wrath.
10They shall walk after Jehovah, who will roar like a lion; for he will roar, and the children shall come trembling from the west.
11They shall come trembling as a bird out of Egypt, and as a dove out of the land of Assyria; and I will make them to dwell in their houses, saith Jehovah.
12Ephraim compasseth me about with falsehood, and the house of Israel with deceit; but Judah yet ruleth with God, and is faithful with the Holy One.
Hosea 11
1Because Israel is a youth, and I love him, Out of Egypt I have called for My Son.
2They have called to them rightly, They have gone from before them, To lords they do sacrifice, And to graven images they make perfume.
3And I have caused Ephraim to go on foot, Taking them by their arms, And they have not known that I strengthened them.
4With 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 himI feed him .
5He turneth not back unto the land of Egypt, And Asshurhe is his king, For they have refused to return.
6Grievous hath been the sword in his cities, And it hath ended his bars, and consumedfrom their own counsels.
7And My people are hanging in suspense, about My returning, And unto the Most High they do call, Together they exalt not.
8How do I give thee up, O Ephraim? Do I deliver thee up, O Israel? How do I make thee as Admah? Do I set thee as Zeboim? Turned in Me is My heart, kindled together have been My repentings.
9I do not the fierceness of My anger, I turn not back to destroy Ephraim, For God I am , and not a man. In thy midst the Holy One, and I enter not in enmity,
10After Jehovah they goas a lion He roareth, When He doth roar, then tremble do the sons from the west.
11They tremble as a sparrow out of Egypt, And as a dove out of the land of Asshur, And I have caused them to dwell in their own houses, An affirmation of Jehovah.
12Compassed Me with feigning hath Ephraim, And with deceit the house of Israel. And Judah again is ruling with God, And with the Holy Ones is faithful!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Young's Literal Translation in Hosea 11
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
An extremely literal, word-for-word translation that preserves original verb tenses and phrasing. Best for close study and comparing structures from the source languages. The English can feel rigid, but it’s very useful for detailed analysis.
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Key Comparison: Hosea 11:1
"When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt."
"Because Israel is a youth, and I love him, Out of Egypt I have called for My Son."
