Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I spoke to the prophets, gave them many visions and told parables through them.” New Living Translation I sent my prophets to warn you with many visions and parables.” English Standard Version I spoke to the prophets; it was I who multiplied visions, and through the prophets gave parables. Berean Standard Bible I spoke through the prophets and multiplied their visions; I gave parables through the prophets. King James Bible I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets. New King James Version I have also spoken by the prophets, And have multiplied visions; I have given symbols through the witness of the prophets.” New American Standard Bible I have also spoken to the prophets, And I provided many visions, And through the prophets I spoke in parables. NASB 1995 I have also spoken to the prophets, And I gave numerous visions, And through the prophets I gave parables. NASB 1977 I have also spoken to the prophets, And I gave numerous visions; And through the prophets I gave parables. Legacy Standard Bible And I have spoken to the prophets, And I made visions abound, And by the hand of the prophets I gave parables. Amplified Bible I have also spoken to [you through] the prophets, And I gave [them] many visions [to make My will known], And through the prophets I gave parables [to appeal to your sense of right and wrong]. Christian Standard Bible I will speak through the prophets and grant many visions; I will give parables through the prophets. Holman Christian Standard Bible I spoke through the prophets and granted many visions; I gave parables through the prophets. American Standard Version I have also spoken unto the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the prophets have I used similitudes. Contemporary English Version I spoke to the prophets--often I spoke in visions. And so, I will send my prophets with messages of doom. English Revised Version I have also spoken unto the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the prophets have I used similitudes. GOD'S WORD® Translation I spoke to the prophets and gave them many visions. I taught lessons through the prophets." Good News Translation "I spoke to the prophets and gave them many visions, and through the prophets I gave my people warnings. International Standard Version I spoke to the prophets, giving revelation after revelation, and employing parables in the prophetic writings. Majority Standard Bible I spoke through the prophets and multiplied their visions; I gave parables through the prophets. NET Bible I spoke to the prophets; I myself revealed many visions; I spoke in parables through the prophets." New Heart English Bible I have also spoken to the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the prophets I have used parables. Webster's Bible Translation I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes by the ministry of the prophets. World English Bible I have also spoken to the prophets, and I have multiplied visions; and by the ministry of the prophets I have used parables. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have spoken to the prophets, "" And I have multiplied vision, "" And by the hand of the prophets I use allegories. Young's Literal Translation And I have spoken unto the prophets, And I have multiplied vision, And by the hand of the prophets I use similes. Smith's Literal Translation And I spake by the prophets, and I multiplied the vision, and by the hand of the prophets I will use similitudes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I have spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and I have used similitudes by the ministry of the prophets. Catholic Public Domain Version And I have spoken through the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and I have used parables through the hands of the prophets. New American Bible I spoke to the prophets, I granted many visions, and through the prophets I told parables. New Revised Standard Version I spoke to the prophets; it was I who multiplied visions, and through the prophets I will bring destruction. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions and used similitudes by the ministry of the prophets. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I have spoken with the Prophets and I have multiplied my visions and by the agency of the Prophets I have been been represented OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I have also spoken unto the prophets, And I have multiplied visions; And by the ministry of the prophets have I used similitudes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will speak to the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and by the means of the prophets I was represented. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Reproof of Ephraim, Judah, Jacob…9But I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt. I will again make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the appointed feast. 10I spoke through the prophets and multiplied their visions; I gave parables through the prophets. 11Is there iniquity in Gilead? They will surely come to nothing. Do they sacrifice bulls in Gilgal? Indeed, their altars will be heaps of stones in the furrows of the field.… Cross References Numbers 12:6 He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. Hebrews 1:1 On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. Ezekiel 20:49 Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, they are saying of me, ‘Is he not just telling parables?’” 2 Peter 1:21 For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Jeremiah 7:25 From the day your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent you all My servants the prophets again and again. Acts 3:21 Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets. Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. 1 Samuel 9:9 (Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.) Zechariah 1:6 But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? They repented and said, ‘Just as the LORD of Hosts purposed to do to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us.’” Matthew 13:34-35 Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable. / So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world.” Luke 24:25-27 Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! / Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?” / And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself. John 16:25 I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father. Revelation 1:1 This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Treasury of Scripture I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets. have also. 1 Kings 13:1 And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. 1 Kings 14:7-16 Go, tell Jeroboam, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Forasmuch as I exalted thee from among the people, and made thee prince over my people Israel, … 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. multiplied. Numbers 12:6 And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream. Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: used. Hosea 1:2-5 The beginning of the word of the LORD by Hosea. And the LORD said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great whoredom, departing from the LORD… Hosea 3:1 Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine. Isaiah 5:1-7 Now will I sing to my wellbeloved a song of my beloved touching his vineyard. My wellbeloved hath a vineyard in a very fruitful hill: … ministry. Jump to Previous Ears Great Hand Ministry Mouths Multiplied Numerous Parables Prophets Similes Similitudes Use Used Vision Visions WordJump to Next Ears Great Hand Ministry Mouths Multiplied Numerous Parables Prophets Similes Similitudes Use Used Vision Visions WordHosea 12 1. A reproof of Ephraim, Judah, and Jacob.3. By former favors he exhorts to repentance. 7. Ephraim's sins provoke God. I spoke through the prophets The phrase underscores the divine communication method God employed throughout Israel's history. The Hebrew root for "spoke" is דָּבַר (dabar), which implies not just speaking but authoritative declaration. Prophets served as God's mouthpieces, conveying His will and guidance. This highlights the importance of prophecy in the biblical narrative, where God chose specific individuals to deliver His messages, ensuring that His people were never without divine direction. Historically, prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel played crucial roles in guiding Israel, often calling them back to covenant faithfulness. and multiplied their visions I gave parables through the prophets (1) by Knobel to denote that the Divine revelation or inspiration descended on the prophets from heaven; but (2) Kimchi explains it as equivalent to אִם, with; thus: "'Upon (עִל) the prophets ' is the same as ' with (אִם) the prophets,' as (in Exodus 35:32), 'And they came both men and women [literally, 'men, עַל with, or rather in addition to, women']. He (Jehovah) says, 'What could I do to you and I did not do it, so that ye should not forget me? And what did I do with your fathers? I spoke constantly with the prophets to admonish you from me, and I multiplied visions to you many days.'" The Authorized Version (3) employs "by" as the equivalent of עַל here. The pronoun v'anoki is emphatic, viz. "I even I," as though he said, "I and not another;" while the preterit proves Jehovah to have continued his visions to the very moment at which the prophet speaks. To the word אַדַמֶּה, . . . Hebrew I spokeוְדִבַּ֙רְתִּי֙ (wə·ḏib·bar·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue through עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the prophets הַנְּבִיאִ֔ים (han·nə·ḇî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet and וְאָנֹכִ֖י (wə·’ā·nō·ḵî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I multiplied הִרְבֵּ֑יתִי (hir·bê·ṯî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great their visions; חָז֣וֹן (ḥā·zō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2377: A sight, a dream, revelation, oracle I gave parables אֲדַמֶּֽה׃ (’ă·ḏam·meh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1819: To compare, to resemble, liken, consider through וּבְיַ֥ד (ū·ḇə·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand the prophets. הַנְּבִיאִ֖ים (han·nə·ḇî·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet Links Hosea 12:10 NIVHosea 12:10 NLT Hosea 12:10 ESV Hosea 12:10 NASB Hosea 12:10 KJV Hosea 12:10 BibleApps.com Hosea 12:10 Biblia Paralela Hosea 12:10 Chinese Bible Hosea 12:10 French Bible Hosea 12:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Hosea 12:10 I have also spoken to the prophets (Ho Hs Hos.) |
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