The beginning of the word of Jehovah through Hosea. And Jehovah said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms, and children of whoredoms; for the land is entirely given up to whoredom, away from Jehovah.

And he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; and she conceived and bore him a son.

Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my new wine in its season, and will withdraw my wool and my flax which should have covered her nakedness.

for I will take away the names of the Baals out of her mouth, and they shall no more be remembered by their name.

Fornication, and wine, and new wine take away the heart.

And I it was that taught Ephraim to walk, He took them upon his arms, but they knew not that I healed them.

I drew them with bands of a man, with cords of love; and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I gently caused them to eat.

He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he wrestled with God.

I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took him away in my wrath.

Take with you words, and turn to Jehovah; say unto him, Forgive all iniquity, and receive us graciously; so will we render the calves of our lips.