Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
But, a controversy, hath Yahweh with Judah, - so that he may bring punishment on Jacob, according to his ways, According to his doings, repay him.
New American Standard Bible
And will punish Jacob
He will repay him according to his deeds.
King James Version
The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
Holman Bible
He is about to punish Jacob according to his ways;
He will repay him based on his actions.
International Standard Version
The LORD accuses Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; he will repay him for what he does.
A Conservative Version
LORD has also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways. He will recompense him according to his doings.
American Standard Version
Jehovah hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
Amplified
The Lord also has a dispute [a legal complaint and an indictment] with Judah,
And He will punish Jacob in accordance with his ways;
He will repay him in accordance with his deeds.
Bible in Basic English
The Lord has a cause against Judah, and will give punishment to Jacob for his ways; he will give him the reward of his acts.
Darby Translation
Jehovah hath also a controversy with Judah, and he will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
Julia Smith Translation
And a contention to Jehovah with Judah, and to review Jacob according to his ways; he will turn back to him according to his doings.
King James 2000
The LORD has also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds will he recompense him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Yahweh has a quarrel with Judah and will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.
Modern King James verseion
Jehovah also has a quarrel with Judah and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings He will repay him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD hath a court to hold with Judah, and will punish Jacob: After their own ways and according to their own inventions, shall he recompense them.
NET Bible
The Lord also has a covenant lawsuit against Judah; he will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.
New Heart English Bible
The LORD also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways and according to his deeds he will repay him.
Webster
The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
World English Bible
Yahweh also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds he will repay him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And a controversy hath Jehovah with Judah, To lay a charge on Jacob according to his ways, According to his doings He returneth to him.
Interlinear
References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Hosea 12:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Case Against Jacob's Heirs
1 Ephraim, feedeth on wind, and pursueth the east wind, all the day, falsehood and force, doth he magnify, - and, a covenant with Assyria, would they solemnize, and, oil into Egypt, must be borne along. 2 But, a controversy, hath Yahweh with Judah, - so that he may bring punishment on Jacob, according to his ways, According to his doings, repay him. 3 In the womb, took he his brother by the heel; and, in his manly vigour, strove he with God:
Phrases
Cross References
Hosea 4:1
Hear the word of Yahweh, ye sons of Israel, - that, a controversy, hath Yahweh with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no faithfulness, nor lovingkindness, nor knowledge of God, in the land:
Micah 6:2
Hear, ye mountains, the controversy of Yahweh, and ye lasting rocks, the foundations of the earth, - for, a controversy, hath Yahweh, with his people, and, with Israel, will he dispute.
2 Kings 17:19-20
Even Judah, kept not the commandments of Yahweh their God, - but walked in the statutes of Israel, which they had made.
Isaiah 3:11
Alas! for the lawless, it is ill, For what his own hand hath matured, shall he done to him.
Isaiah 8:7-8
now therefore, lo! the Lord is about to bring up against them the waters, strong and many, of the River, even the king of Assyria and all his glory, - and he shall rise over all his channels, and flow over all his banks;
Isaiah 10:6
Against an irreligious nation, will I send him, Yea against the people with whom I am wroth, will I command him, - To capture spoil And lay hold on prey, And cause them to be trodden down as the mire of the lanes.
Isaiah 10:12
Wherefore it shall come to pass - When My Lord shall finish his whole work upon Mount Zion and upon Jerusalem, I will bring punishment - Upon the fruit of the greatness of heart of the king of Assyria. And upon the vainglory of his uplifted eyes,
Isaiah 24:21
And it shall be in that day, That Yahweh will bring punishment Upon the host of the height in the height, - And upon the kings of the ground on the ground.
Isaiah 59:18
According to their deeds, accordingly, will he repay, Indignation to his adversaries, Recompense to his enemies, - To the Coastlands - recompense, will he repay:
Jeremiah 3:8-11
Though she saw that for all this, apostate Israel having committed adultery, I had sent her away, and had given a scroll of divorcement unto her, yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but, she also, went and committed unchastity.
Jeremiah 25:31
There hath come in a tumult as far as the end of the earth, For a controversy, hath Yahweh with the nations, Himself, hath entered into judgment with all flesh, - As for the lawless, he hath delivered them to the sword Declareth Yahweh.
Ezekiel 23:11-21
And though her sister Oholibah saw, Yet became she more corrupt in her lust tan the other,- And her unchaste doings exceeded the unchaste doings of her sister.
Ezekiel 23:31-32
In the way of thy sister, hast thou walked, Therefore will I put her cup into thy hand.
Hosea 2:13
So will I visit upon her the days of the Baals, unto whom she used to burn incense, and decked herself with her nose-ring and her jewelry, and went her way after her lovers, - whereas, me, she forgat, Declareth Yahweh.
Hosea 4:9
So doth it come to be - like people, like priest, - therefore will I visit upon him his ways, and, his doings, will I bring back to him;
Hosea 8:13
My sacrificial gifts, have they been sacrificing as common flesh, and have eaten, Yahweh, hath not accepted them, - Now, will he call to mind their iniquity, that he may punish their sin, they, to Egypt, will return.
Hosea 9:9
They have deeply corrupted themselves, like the days of Gibeah: he will call to mind their iniquity, he will punish their sins.
Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man is destined to be coming, in the glory of his Father, with his messengers, - and, then, will he give back unto each one, according to his practice.
Romans 2:6
Who will render unto each one according to his works: -
Galatians 6:7
Be not deceiving yourselves! God, is not to be mocked; for, whatsoever a man soweth, the same, shall he also reap, -