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Berean Standard Bible

“It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms, but they never realized that it was I who healed them.”

Hosea 11:3

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Study note

Hosea 11 pictures God as a parent recalling his tender care for Israel from the time of the exodus. Despite his love, the people turned to other gods.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the arms, but they never realized that it was I who healed them.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yet I taught Ephraim to walk. I took them by his arms; but they didn’t know that I healed them.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Yet I taught Ephraim to walk; I took them on my arms; but they knew not that I healed them.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But I was guiding Ephraim's footsteps; I took them up in my arms, but they were not conscious that I was ready to make them well.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Yo con todo eso guiaba en pies al mismo Ephraim, tomándolos de sus brazos; y no conocieron que yo los cuidaba.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Yo lo capacité desde su infancia, le enseñé a andar y lo sostuve en mis brazos. Pero él ni siquiera se dio cuenta de que era yo quien lo cuidaba.

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