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King James Version
Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them:
Holman Bible
I will lurk like a leopard
International Standard Version
"So I will be like a lion to them. Like a leopard I will stalk them along the road.
A Conservative Version
Therefore I am to them as a lion. As a leopard I will watch by the way.
American Standard Version
Therefore am I unto them as a lion; as a leopard will I watch by the way;
Amplified
So I will be like a lion to them;
Like a leopard I will watch and lie in wait [ready to attack] by the road [to Assyria].
Bible in Basic English
So I will be like a lion to them; as a cruel beast I will keep watch by the road;
Darby Translation
And I will be unto them as a lion; as a leopard I will lurk for them by the way;
Julia Smith Translation
And I will be to them as a lion: as a panther upon the way I will look around.
King James 2000
Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And I will be like a lion to them; I lie in wait beside [the] way, like a leopard.
Modern King James verseion
Therefore I will be as a lion to them; as a leopard by the way I will watch them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore will I be unto them as a lion, and as a leopard in the way to the Assyrians.
NET Bible
So I will pounce on them like a lion; like a leopard I will lurk by the path.
New Heart English Bible
Therefore I am like a lion to them. Like a leopard, I will lurk by the path.
The Emphasized Bible
Therefore am I become to them as a lion, - As a leopard by the way, do I watch.
Webster
Therefore I will be to them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them.
World English Bible
Therefore I am like a lion to them. Like a leopard, I will lurk by the path.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I am to them as a lion, As a leopard by the way I look out.
Themes
Forgetting » The reward for forgetting the lord
Help » The lord being your help
Leopard » Lies in wait for its prey
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Hosea 13:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Death And Resurrection
6
When I fed you, you were full. When you were full, you became arrogant. That is why you forgot me.
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Phrases
Cross References
Jeremiah 5:6
That is why lions from the forest will kill them. Wolves from the desert will tear them to pieces, and leopards will prowl through their towns. If those people go out, they will be torn apart because their sins are numerous and time after time they have turned from God.
Hosea 5:14
For I will be to Ephraim as a lion. And I will be like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear and go away. I will carry off and there will be none to deliver.
Lamentations 3:10
He is like a bear waiting for me, like a lion in secret places.
Isaiah 42:13
Jehovah goes out to fight like a warrior. He is ready and eager for battle. He gives a war cry, a battle shout and he shows his power against his enemies.
Amos 1:2
He said: Jehovah (YHWH) roars from Zion! He utters his voice from Jerusalem! The pastures of the shepherds mourn for lack of water. The top of Carmel withers.
Amos 3:4
Will a lion roar in the forest when he has no prey? Will a young lion cry out from his den if he has captured nothing?
Amos 3:8
The lion has roared. Who will not fear? The Lord Jehovah has spoken! Who will not prophesy?