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New American Standard Bible
And make for themselves
Idols
All of them the
They say of them, “Let the
King James Version
And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.
Holman Bible
and make themselves a cast image,
idols skillfully made from their silver,
all of them the work of craftsmen.
People say about them,
“Let the men who sacrifice
International Standard Version
but now they are sinning more and more, crafting idols from melted silver. Their idols are made with the most exacting skill, all of it the work of craftsmen. People say about them, "They offer human sacrifice, and kiss calf-shaped idols.'
A Conservative Version
And now they sin more and more, and have made themselves molten images of their silver, even idols according to their own understanding, all of them the work of the craftsmen. They say of them, Let the men who sacrifice kiss the ca
American Standard Version
And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, even idols according to their own understanding, all of them the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.
Amplified
And now they sin more and more,
And make for themselves molten images,
Idols skillfully made from their silver [as it pleased them],
All of them the work of the craftsmen.
They say of these [very works of their hands], “Let those who sacrifice kiss and show respect to the calves [as if they were living gods]!”
Bible in Basic English
And now their sins are increased; they have made themselves a metal image, false gods from their silver, after their designs, all of them the work of the metal-workers; they say of them, Let them give offerings, let men give kisses to the oxen.
Darby Translation
And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.
Julia Smith Translation
And now they will add to sin, and they will make to them a molten image of their silver, in their understanding images the work of artificers all of it: they saying to them, The men sacrificing shall kiss the calves.
King James 2000
And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And now they sin again, and they make for themselves a molten idol, idols from their silver metal according to their understanding, all of them the work of skilled craftsmen. To these they say, "Sacrifice!" People are kissing bull calves.
Modern King James verseion
And now they sin more and more, and have made themselves a molten image of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen. They say of them, Let the men who sacrifice kiss the calves.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And now they sin more and more. Of their silver, they make them molten Images, like the idols of the Heathen, and yet all is nothing but the work of the craftsmen. Notwithstanding they preach of the same: whoso will kiss the calves, offereth to men.
NET Bible
Even now they persist in sin! They make metal images for themselves, idols that they skillfully fashion from their own silver; all of them are nothing but the work of craftsmen! There is a saying about them: "Those who sacrifice to the calf idol are calf kissers!"
New Heart English Bible
Now they sin more and more, and have made themselves molten images of their silver, even idols according to their own understanding, all of them the work of the craftsmen. They say of them, 'They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves.'
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore they go on to sin, and have made them a Molten Thing out of their silver, after the notion of idols, the workmanship of craftsmen, all of it! Of them, are they saying - Ye sacrificers of men! The Great Calf, shall ye surely kiss!
Webster
And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of artificers: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves.
World English Bible
Now they sin more and more, and have made themselves molten images of their silver, even idols according to their own understanding, all of them the work of the craftsmen. They say of them, 'They offer human sacrifice and kiss the calves.'
Youngs Literal Translation
And now do they add to sin, And make to them a molten image of their silver, By their own understanding -- idols, A work of artisans -- all of it, Of them they say, who are sacrificers among men, 'The calves let them kiss.'
Themes
Calves of jeroboam » Were kissed in adoration
Idolatry » Other customs of » Kissing
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Hosea 13:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Further Indictment Of Jacob's Heirs
1
When the tribe of Ephraim spoke, people trembled. The people of Ephraim were important in Israel. Then they became guilty of worshiping Baal, so they must die.
2
And make for themselves
Idols
All of them the
They say of them, “Let the
Names
Cross References
Isaiah 44:17-20
But the rest of the wood they make into gods, carved statues. They bow to them and worship them. They pray to them and say: Rescue us, because you are our gods.
Isaiah 46:6
Some pour out gold from their bags and weigh out silver on the scales. They hire a goldsmith to make it into a god. They bow down and worship it.
Jeremiah 10:4
They decorate it with silver and with gold. They fasten it with nails and with hammers so that it will not tip over.
Hosea 2:8
She did not know that I gave her the grain, the new wine and oil, and multiplied her silver and gold, which they used for Baal.
1 Kings 19:18
I will leave seven thousand people alive in Israel; all those who are loyal to me and have not bowed to Baal or kissed his idol.
Habakkuk 2:18-19
What is an idol worth after the carver is done? It is merely a false god. Why trust a speechless image made by human hands from wood or metal?
Romans 1:22-25
Claiming to be wise, they became fools.
Numbers 32:14
You are just like your parents! You are a bunch of sinners trying to make Jehovah angry at Israel again.
1 Samuel 10:1
Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it on Saul's head. He kissed him and said: Jehovah has anointed you to be ruler of his people Israel. You will rule his people. You will save them from all their enemies. This will be the sign that Jehovah has anointed you to be ruler of his people.
2 Chronicles 28:13
They said to the army: Do not bring the prisoners here. You will make us responsible for this sin against Jehovah. Do you intend to add to all our sins? Jehovah is very angry at Israel because we have already sinned.
2 Chronicles 33:23
He did not humble himself in front of Jehovah as his father Manasseh had humbled himself. Instead, Amon continued to sin.
Psalm 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed (happy) are all who take refuge (put trust) in him.
Psalm 115:4-8
Their idols are made of silver and gold. Human hands made them.
Psalm 135:17-18
They have ears, but they do not hear. There is no breath in their mouths.
Isaiah 1:5
Why do you still want to be beaten? Why do you continue to rebel? Your whole head is infected. Your whole heart is sick.
Isaiah 30:1
Suffer you unwilling children, says Jehovah. You pursue a purpose that is not mine. You make a covenant sacrifice without my Spirit. You add sin to sin.
Isaiah 45:20
Come here, you refugees from the nations. Ignorant people carry wooden idols and pray to gods that cannot save anyone.
Isaiah 46:8
Remember this! Keep it in mind and take it to heart, you rebels.
Jeremiah 10:8
They are very stupid and foolish. They teach vanity to a tree. Their idol is wood!
Hosea 8:4
They chose their own kings. I did not approve. They chose their own princes. Princes I did not know. They made idols with their own silver and gold. Because of this, they will be destroyed!
Hosea 8:6
Samaria's calf-shaped idol was made in Israel. Skilled workers made it. It is not God. It will be smashed to pieces!
Hosea 10:1
The people of Israel were like a grapevine that used to produce grapes. The more prosperous they were, the more altars they built. The more productive their land was, the more beautiful they made the sacred stone pillars they worship.
Hosea 11:6
Swords will flash in their cities, destroy the bars of their gates, and put an end to their plans.
Romans 2:5
Thanks to your stubborn and unrepentant heart, you store up wrath for yourself, in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God.
Romans 11:4
What does God say in answer to him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and impostors will become worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.