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OET interlinear HOS 12:6

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Hebrew word order

    1. Hebrew word
    2. Hebrew lemma
    3. OET-LV words
    4. OET-RV words
    5. Strongs
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. Gloss
    8. CAPS codes
    9. OET tags
    10. OET word #
    2. 523750
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -
    8. S
    9. -
    10. 366056
    1. וַֽ,יהוָה
    2. 523751,523752
    3. and YHWH
    4. But
    5. 3068
    6. S-C,Np
    7. and=\nd YHWH\nd*
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-725; TProphecies_of_Hosea
    10. 366057
    1. אֱלֹהֵי
    2. 523753
    3. the god of
    4. -
    5. 430
    6. S-Ncmpc
    7. the_God_of
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-725; TProphecies_of_Hosea
    10. 366058
    1. הַ,צְּבָאוֹת
    2. 523754,523755
    3. (the) hosts
    4. -
    6. S-Td,Ncbpa
    7. of_(the),hosts
    8. -
    9. Y-725; TProphecies_of_Hosea
    10. 366059
    1. יְהוָה
    2. 523756
    3. YHWH
    4. Keep
    5. 3068
    6. P-Np
    7. Yahweh
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-725; TProphecies_of_Hosea
    10. 366060
    1. זִכְר,וֹ
    2. 523757,523758
    3. memorial of +is his
    4. -
    5. 2143
    6. S-Ncmsc,Sp3ms
    7. memorial_of,[is]_his
    8. -
    9. Y-725; TProphecies_of_Hosea
    10. 366061
    2. 523759
    3. -
    4. -
    6. -x-sof-pasuq
    8. -
    9. -
    10. 366062

OET (OET-LV) [fn] and_YHWH the_god_of (the)_hosts YHWH memorial_of_is_his.

12:6 Note: KJB: Hos.12.5

OET (OET-RV) But you must return to your god.
 ⇔ Keep loyal commitment and justice,
 ⇔ and wait continually for your god.

SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 11:12–12:14: Israel is deceitful and refuses to return to the LORD

In this section, the LORD accuses both Israel and Judah of wrongdoing, but then focuses on the wicked behavior of Israel (11:12–12:1). Hosea continues to describe Israel, giving examples from the life of their ancestor Jacob to show that Israel followed his bad behavior (12:2–8). The LORD then reminded the people how they had responded wickedly when he led them in the past (12:9–11). Hosea concludes this section by comparing Jacob’s care of sheep in Aram with the LORD’s care of his people through a prophet or prophets.

Here are some other examples of section headings:

Israel’s Sin (NIV)

Israel and Judah Are Condemned (GNT)

Paragraph 12:2–6

In this paragraph and also in 12:12, Hosea gives examples from the life of Jacob. Scholars do not agree on the purpose of the examples. There are two main views:

  1. These examples show the similarity between Jacob and his descendants. Jacob set a bad example and his descendants followed it.

  2. These examples show the contrast between Jacob and his descendants. Jacob set a good example but his descendants did not follow it.

It is recommended that you follow interpretation (1). Hosea 12:2 says that the LORD will punish Jacob according to his ways. Examples from Jacob’s life immediately follow in 12:3. It is reasonable to assume that these are examples of behavior or character traits that deserve punishment. Most versions and commentaries support this interpretation.A number of versions make interpretation (1) explicit, especially in 12:3. See the comments on that verse for examples. No versions make interpretation (2) explicit. Commentaries that favor interpretation (1) include Davies, Hubbard, Dearman, Garrett, Macintosh, and McComiskey. Some who favor interpretation (2) are Stuart, Keil, and Wood. For more details, see the following notes on these verses.

12:6a–c

Notice the parallel parts that are related in meaning:

6a But you must return to your God,

6b maintaining love and justice,

6cand always waiting on your God.

In these lines, Hosea urges the descendants of Jacob to return to the LORD. In the first line, he gives a general command. In the second and third lines he explains the actions that their return to God should include.An alternative view is that God was telling Jacob to return to him. However, this view is not supported in the Genesis passages concerning Jacob. Also, if God was speaking, then first person “me” would be expected instead of the phrase “your God.” See Andersen and Freedman (page 615), McComiskey (page 202), and Macintosh (page 491).

12:6a

But you must return to your God,

But: The Hebrew clause has a word that connects this verse to the previous verses. Here are some acceptable ways to understand how this verse connects to the previous ones:

Some versions do not explicitly connect this verse to the previous ones. They leave the logical connection implied. For example:

You must return to your God! (NJPS)

Translate the connection to the previous verse in a natural way in your language.

you…your: In Hebrew, the pronouns you and your are singular. Most versions and commentaries regard them as collective singular pronouns that refer to the people of Israel in Hosea’s time. The Display will use “you/your” plural, referring to the people.

you must return to your God: In Hebrew, this command is more literally “in your God you will return.” There are two main interpretations of this command:In Hebrew, the verb “return” has imperfect form here. Most versions translate it as a command or a plea. For the use of imperfect as a command, see IBHS: 31.5 Volitional Uses of the Non-Perfective.

  1. God is the goal or destination to which they must return.BDB (#1119) 4 states that the prefix b- is often used with verbs of motion, when the movement to a place results in rest in it. BDB cites this verse as meaning “to return (and rest) in thy God.” Similarly, Keil (page 97) suggests the meaning: “turn as to enter into vital fellowship with God.” For example:

    You must return to your God (GW) (BSB, CEV, GNT, GW, KJV, NASB, NCV, NET, NIV, NJPS, NLT, NRSV)

  2. God will help them return.HALOT (electronic edition, page 105) 16b describes this use as: “introduces the means or the instrument.” It does not mention Hosea 12:6 specifically. But see Macintosh (page 491), Hubbard (page 206), and Davies (page 276). This interpretation does not assume that the people are to return to God. It may refer to a return to love and justice as described in 6b. For example:

    Turn back with God’s help (NJB) (ESV, NJB, REB, RSV)

It is recommended that you follow interpretation (1) along with most versions. In some languages, the subject you can be left implied. For example:

So now, come back to your God (NLT)

12:6b

maintaining love and justice,

maintaining love and justice: The Hebrew word for maintaining in this context means to “keep” or obey God’s commands to show love and justice.DCH (Vol. 8, p. 478) I 6. See also McComiskey (page 202).

love: This is the same Hebrew word Hosea uses elsewhere. See the comment on “loving devotion” under 4:1c. It is a primary attitude and behavior required by God’s covenant with Israel.McComiskey (page 202).

justice: The Hebrew word for justice is also found elsewhere in Hosea. Here the meaning is the same as in 10:4b, where the BSB translates it as “judgment.” It refers to legal transactions and conduct that are fair and just.

In some languages, it may be more natural to translate “love” and justice using different forms of the words. For example:

Be loyal and just (GNT)

12:6c

and always waiting on your God.

and always waiting on your God: This clause urges the people to wait for God to save and protect them. It implies an attitude of faith and trust in God instead of other sources of security.Garrett (page 241), Davies (page 276), McComiskey (page 203) and Stuart (page 192). The Hebrew word for always means “lasting” or “continually.”HALOT (electronic edition, page 1748) 1.

waiting: In Hebrew, this word refers to patient, trustful endurance. The same Hebrew word is often translated in other places as “hope.”HALOT (electronic edition, page 1082) Piel 2—b to hope, await. Hubbard (page 206) and Macintosh (page 491). Here are some other ways to translate this clause:

and always trust in him as your God (NCV)

Patiently trust him (CEV)

and always depend on him (NLT)

uW Translation Notes:

(Occurrence 0) Keep covenantal faithfulness and justice

(Some words not found in UHB: and=YHWH god_of of_(the),hosts YHWH memorial_of,[is]_his )

This refers to obeying God’s law and doing what is right.

TSN Tyndale Study Notes:

12:6 The Lord admonished Israel to live no longer as Jacob did, but to return to God and act with love and justice.

OET-LV English word order (‘Reverse’ interlinear)

    1. OET-LV words
    2. OET-RV words
    3. Strongs
    4. Hebrew word
    5. Hebrew lemma
    6. Role/Morphology
    7. Gloss
    8. CAPS codes
    9. OET tags
    10. OET word #
    1. and YHWH
    2. But
    3. 1987,3354
    5. 523751,523752
    6. S-C,Np
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-725; TProphecies_of_Hosea
    10. 366057
    1. the god of
    2. -
    3. 38
    5. 523753
    6. S-Ncmpc
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-725; TProphecies_of_Hosea
    10. 366058
    1. (the) hosts
    2. -
    3. 1893,6629
    5. 523754,523755
    6. S-Td,Ncbpa
    8. -
    9. Y-725; TProphecies_of_Hosea
    10. 366059
    1. YHWH
    2. Keep
    3. 3354
    5. 523756
    6. P-Np
    8. -
    9. Person=God; Y-725; TProphecies_of_Hosea
    10. 366060
    1. memorial of +is his
    2. -
    3. 2055,1978
    5. 523757,523758
    6. S-Ncmsc,Sp3ms
    8. -
    9. Y-725; TProphecies_of_Hosea
    10. 366061

OET (OET-LV) [fn] and_YHWH the_god_of (the)_hosts YHWH memorial_of_is_his.

12:6 Note: KJB: Hos.12.5

OET (OET-RV) But you must return to your god.
 ⇔ Keep loyal commitment and justice,
 ⇔ and wait continually for your god.

Note: The OET-RV is still only a first draft, and so far only a few words have been (mostly automatically) matched to the Hebrew or Greek words that they’re translated from.

Acknowledgements: The Hebrew text, lemmas, and morphology are all thanks to the OSHB and some of the glosses are from Macula Hebrew.OET logo mark

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