Hosea 11:4 · KJV

"I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them."

King James Version

Passage Context

²As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.

³I taught Ephraim also to go, taking them by their arms; but they knew not that I healed them.

⁴I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them.

⁵He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king, because they refused to return.

⁶And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.

How do you experience God's love in your life?

What burdens do you need to surrender to God?

When have you felt God's presence lifting your load?

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gospel theme

This verse illustrates God's loving and compassionate nature, which is fully revealed in Jesus Christ, who offers deliverance from sin.

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