Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
for the Lord has a case
against the inhabitants of the land:
There is no truth,
and no knowledge of God
New American Standard Bible
For the Lord has a
Because there is
Or
King James Version
Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.
International Standard Version
"Hear this message from the LORD, people of Israel. Indeed, the LORD brings a charge against the people who live in the land for there is no truth and no gracious love or knowledge of God in the land.
A Conservative Version
Hear the word of LORD, ye sons of Israel, for LORD has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.
American Standard Version
Hear the word of Jehovah, ye children of Israel; for Jehovah hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.
Amplified
For the Lord has a [legal] case with the inhabitants of the land,
Because there is no faithfulness [no steadfast love, no dependability] or loyalty or kindness
Or knowledge of God [from personal experience with Him] in the land.
Bible in Basic English
Give ear to the word of the Lord, O children of Israel; for the Lord has a cause against the people of this land, because there is no good faith in it, and no mercy and no knowledge of God in the land.
Darby Translation
Hear the word of Jehovah, ye children of Israel; for Jehovah hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land; for there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.
Julia Smith Translation
Hear the word of Jehovah, ye sons of Israel: for a contention to Jehovah with the inhabitants of the land, for no truth and no kindness and no knowledge of God in the land.
King James 2000
Hear the word of the LORD, you children of Israel: for the LORD has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land: Because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Hear the word of Yahweh, children of Israel, for Yahweh has an indictment against the inhabitants of the land. There is no faithfulness or loyalty, there is no knowledge of God in the land.
Modern King James verseion
Hear the Word of Jehovah, sons of Israel. For Jehovah has a quarrel with the people of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Hear the word of the LORD, O ye children of Israel: For the LORD must punish them, that dwell in the land. And why? There is no faithfulness, there is no mercy, there is no knowledge of God in the land:
NET Bible
Hear the word of the Lord, you Israelites! For the Lord has a covenant lawsuit against the people of Israel. For there is neither faithfulness nor loyalty in the land, nor do they acknowledge God.
New Heart English Bible
Hear the word of the LORD, you children of Israel; for the LORD has a charge against the inhabitants of the land: "Indeed there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.
The Emphasized Bible
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:
Webster
Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.
World English Bible
Hear the word of Yahweh, you children of Israel; for Yahweh has a charge against the inhabitants of the land: "Indeed there is no truth, nor goodness, nor knowledge of God in the land.
Youngs Literal Translation
Hear a word of Jehovah, sons of Israel, For a strife is to Jehovah with inhabitants of the land, For there is no truth, nor kindness, Nor knowledge of God, in the land,
Themes
Adultery » The reward for committing adultery
Character » Of the wicked » Ignorant of God
Character of the wicked » Ignorant of God
Controversy » Why the lord has controversies
Knowledge » The reward for lacking knowledge
Lying » Often accompanied by gross crimes
Lying/lies » The reward for lying
Mercy » Denunciations against those devoid of
Reasoning » God reasons with men
Rejection » The reward for rejecting knowledge
Rejection » Who the lord rejects
profane Swearing » Nations visited for
Theft » The reward for stealing
Truth » The evil people » Punished for want of
Truth » The wicked » Destitute of
Truth » The reward for lacking truth
Topics
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Hosea 4:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh Has An Indictment
1
for the Lord has a case
against the inhabitants of the land:
There is no truth,
and no knowledge of God
and adultery
one act of bloodshed follows another.
Phrases
Cross References
Jeremiah 4:22
they do not know Me.
They are foolish children,
without understanding.
They are skilled in doing what is evil,
but they do not know how to do what is good.”
Micah 6:2
you mountains and enduring foundations of the earth,
because the Lord has a case against His people,
and He will argue it against Israel.
Isaiah 3:13-14
and stands to judge the people.
Jeremiah 5:4
Then I thought:
they have played the fool.
For they don’t understand the way of the Lord,
the justice of their God.
Jeremiah 25:31
because the Lord brings a case against
He enters into judgment with all flesh.
As for the wicked, He hands them over to the sword—
this is the Lord’s declaration.
Hosea 12:2
He is about to punish Jacob according to his ways;
He will repay him based on his actions.
1 Kings 22:19
Then Micaiah said, “Therefore, hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on His throne,
Isaiah 1:10
you rulers of Sodom!
Listen to the instruction of our God,
you people of Gomorrah!
Isaiah 1:18
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they will be as white as snow;
though they are as red as crimson,
they will be like wool.
Isaiah 5:3
and men of Judah,
please judge between Me
and My vineyard.
Isaiah 28:14
who rule this people in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 34:1
you peoples, pay attention!
Let the earth hear, and all that fills it,
the world and all that comes from it.
Isaiah 34:8
a time of paying back Edom
for its hostility against Zion.
Isaiah 59:13-15
turning away from following our God,
speaking oppression and revolt,
conceiving and uttering lying words from the heart.
Isaiah 66:5
hear the word of the Lord:
“Your brothers who hate and exclude you
because of Me have said,
‘Let the Lord be glorified
so that we can see your joy!’
But they will be put to shame.”
Jeremiah 2:4
and all families of the house of Israel.
Jeremiah 4:28
the skies above will grow dark.
I have spoken; I have planned,
and I will not relent or turn back from it.
Jeremiah 6:13
everyone is making profit dishonestly.
From prophet to priest,
everyone deals falsely.
Jeremiah 7:2-6
“Stand in the gate of the house of the Lord
Jeremiah 7:28
You must therefore declare to them: This is the nation that would not listen to the voice of the Lord their God and would not accept discipline. Truth
Jeremiah 9:20
Pay attention to
Teach your daughters a lament
and one another a dirge,
Jeremiah 19:3
Say: Hear the word of the Lord, kings of Judah and residents of Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 34:4
“Yet hear the Lord’s word, Zedekiah, king of Judah. This is what the Lord says concerning you: You will not die by the sword;
Hosea 5:1
Pay attention, house of Israel!
Listen, royal house!
For the judgment applies to you
because you have been a snare at Mizpah
and a net spread out on Tabor.
Amos 7:16
Now hear the word of the Lord. You say:
do not preach
Micah 7:2-5
there is no one upright among the people.
All of them wait in ambush to shed blood;
they hunt each other with a net.
John 8:55
Romans 1:28
And because they did not think it worthwhile to acknowledge God, God delivered them over to a worthless mind to do what is morally wrong.
1 Corinthians 15:34
Come to your senses
Revelation 2:11
Revelation 2:29