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Berean Standard Bible

“When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; he was exalted in Israel. But he incurred guilt through Baal, and he died.”

Hosea 13:1

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Hosea 13 is among the most sobering chapters of the book. It contrasts Israel's early humility and exaltation with its later pride and idolatry, using images of dew, smoke and chaff.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling; he was exalted in Israel. But he incurred guilt through Baal, and he died.

World English Bible (WEB)

When Ephraim spoke, there was trembling. He exalted himself in Israel, but when he became guilty in Baal, he died.

King James Version (KJV)

When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.

American Standard Version (ASV)

When Ephraim spake, there was trembling; he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

When the words of my law came from Ephraim, he was lifted up in Israel; but when he did evil through the Baal, death overtook him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

CUANDO Ephraim hablaba, hubo temor; fué ensalzado en Israel; mas pecó en Baal, y murió.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Hubo un tiempo cuando Israel hablaba y las naciones temblaban de miedo, pues él era un pueblo poderoso; pero luego se hizo devoto de Baal, y así se acarreó la desgracia y fue destruido.

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