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Berean Standard Bible

“Ephraim is struck down; their root is withered; they cannot bear fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay the darlings of their wombs.”

Hosea 9:16

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Ephraim is struck down; their root is withered; they cannot bear fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay the darlings of their wombs.

World English Bible (WEB)

Ephraim is struck. Their root has dried up. They will bear no fruit. Even though they give birth, yet I will kill the beloved ones of their womb.”

King James Version (KJV)

Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay the beloved fruit of their womb.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The rod has come on Ephraim, their root is dry, let them have no fruit; even though they give birth, I will put to death the dearest fruit of their bodies.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ephraim fué herido, secóse su cepa, no hará más fruto: aunque engendren, yo mataré lo deseable de su vientre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Efraín está condenado a muerte. Es como un árbol que tiene las raíces secas y ya no da frutos. Y si llega a tener hijos, yo les quitaré la vida, aunque sean su fruto más precioso».

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