Hosea 2:19 So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion.

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New International Version
I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in love and compassion.

New Living Translation
I will make you my wife forever, showing you righteousness and justice, unfailing love and compassion.

English Standard Version
And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy.

Berean Standard Bible
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion.

King James Bible
And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.

New King James Version
“I will betroth you to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me In righteousness and justice, In lovingkindness and mercy;

New American Standard Bible
“I will betroth you to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice, In favor and in compassion,

NASB 1995
“I will betroth you to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice, In lovingkindness and in compassion,

NASB 1977
“And I will betroth you to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice, In lovingkindness and in compassion,

Legacy Standard Bible
And I will betroth you to Me forever; Indeed, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice, In lovingkindness and in compassion,

Amplified Bible
“And I will betroth you (Israel) to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice, In lovingkindness and loyalty, and in compassion.

Christian Standard Bible
I will take you to be my wife forever. I will take you to be my wife in righteousness, justice, love, and compassion.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will take you to be My wife forever. I will take you to be My wife in righteousness, justice, love, and compassion.

American Standard Version
And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in justice, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.

Contemporary English Version
I will accept you as my wife forever, and instead of a bride price I will give you justice, fairness, love, kindness,

English Revised Version
And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Israel, I will make you my wife forever. I will be honest and faithful to you. I will show you my love and compassion.

Good News Translation
Israel, I will make you my wife; I will be true and faithful; I will show you constant love and mercy and make you mine forever.

International Standard Version
I will make you my wife forever— I will make you my wife in a way that is righteous, in a manner that is just, by a love that is gracious, and by a motive that is mercy.

Majority Standard Bible
So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion.

NET Bible
I will commit myself to you forever; I will commit myself to you in righteousness and justice, in steadfast love and tender compassion.

New Heart English Bible
I will betroth you to me forever. Yes, I will betroth you to me in righteousness, in justice, in loving kindness, and in compassion.

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will betroth thee to me for ever; yes, I will betroth thee to me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in loving-kindness, and in mercies.

World English Bible
I will betroth you to me forever. Yes, I will betroth you to me in righteousness, in justice, in loving kindness, and in compassion.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And I have betrothed you to Me for all time, "" And betrothed you to Me in righteousness, "" And in judgment, and kindness, and mercies,

Young's Literal Translation
And I have betrothed thee to Me to the age, And betrothed thee to Me in righteousness, And in judgment, and kindness, and mercies,

Smith's Literal Translation
And I betrothed thee to me forever; and I betrothed thee to me in justice and in judgment, and in kindness and in compassions.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And I will espouse thee to me for ever: and I will espouse thee to me in justice, and judgment, and in mercy, and in commiserations.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I will betroth you to me forever, and I will betroth you to me in justice and judgment, and in mercy and compassion.

New American Bible
I will betroth you to me forever: I will betroth you to me with justice and with judgment, with loyalty and with compassion;

New Revised Standard Version
And I will take you for my wife forever; I will take you for my wife in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love, and in mercy.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And I will betroth you to me for ever; yea, I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice and in lovingkindness and in mercy.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall betroth you to me for eternity, and I shall betroth you to me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in favor and in compassion

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And I will betroth thee unto Me for ever; Yea, I will betroth thee unto Me in righteousness, and in justice, And in lovingkindness, and in compassion.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And I will betroth thee to myself for ever; yea, I will betroth thee to myself in righteousness, and in judgment, and in mercy, and in tender compassions;

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

God's Mercy to Israel
…18On that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the creatures that crawl on the ground. And I will abolish bow and sword and weapons of war in the land, and will make them lie down in safety. 19So I will betroth you to Me forever; I will betroth you in righteousness and justice, in loving devotion and compassion. 20And I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will know the LORD.”…

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Cross References

Isaiah 54:5
For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth.

Jeremiah 31:3
The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

Ezekiel 16:8
Then I passed by and saw you, and you were indeed old enough for love. So I spread My cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I pledged Myself to you, entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine, declares the Lord GOD.

2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

Revelation 19:7-8
Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. / She was given clothing of fine linen, bright and pure.” For the fine linen she wears is the righteous acts of the saints.

Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

Isaiah 62:4-5
No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride. / For as a young man marries a young woman, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.

Jeremiah 3:14
“Return, O faithless children,” declares the LORD, “for I am your master, and I will take you—one from a city and two from a family—and bring you to Zion.

Revelation 21:2
I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Psalm 45:10-11
Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, / and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.

Matthew 9:15
Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.

John 3:29
The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom stands and listens for him, and is overjoyed to hear the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.

Romans 7:4
Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God.

1 Peter 1:18-19
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.

Treasury of Scripture

And I will betroth you to me for ever; yes, I will betroth you to me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in loving kindness, and in mercies.

And I will.

Isaiah 54:5
For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Isaiah 62:3-5
Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God…

Jeremiah 3:14,15
Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion: …

for.

Isaiah 54:8-10
In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer…

Jeremiah 31:31-36
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: …

Jeremiah 32:38-41
And they shall be my people, and I will be their God: …

in righteousness.

Psalm 85:10
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Isaiah 45:23-25
I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear…

Isaiah 54:14
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.

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Hosea 2

1. The idolatry of the people.
6. God's judgments against them.
14. His promises of reconciliation with them.

Berean Study Bible

I will betroth you to Me forever
The phrase "I will betroth you" comes from the Hebrew root word "ארש" (aras), which means to engage or pledge in marriage. In the ancient Near Eastern context, betrothal was a binding agreement, more solemn than modern-day engagements, signifying a deep commitment. This reflects God's unwavering promise to His people, Israel, symbolizing a covenant relationship that is both intimate and enduring. The use of "forever" emphasizes the eternal nature of this divine commitment, transcending time and human limitations. It reassures believers of God's unending faithfulness and love, offering hope and security in His promises.

in righteousness and justice
The terms "righteousness" (צדק, tsedeq) and "justice" (משפט, mishpat) are foundational to God's character and His dealings with humanity. "Righteousness" refers to moral integrity and the fulfillment of divine standards, while "justice" involves fair and equitable treatment. In the context of Hosea, these attributes highlight God's intention to restore His people not only through love but also through a moral and ethical framework. This assures believers that God's covenant is not arbitrary but grounded in His holy nature, calling them to reflect these virtues in their own lives.

in loving devotion and compassion
"Loving devotion" (חסד, chesed) is a rich Hebrew term often translated as "steadfast love" or "mercy." It conveys God's loyal love and kindness, which are central to His covenant relationship with Israel. "Compassion" (רחמים, rachamim) speaks to God's tender mercy and empathy towards His people. Together, these words paint a picture of a God who is not only just but also deeply caring and affectionate. This duality assures believers of a relationship with God that is both just and tender, inviting them to experience His grace and mercy in their daily walk.

I will betroth you in faithfulness
The word "faithfulness" (אמונה, emunah) signifies trustworthiness and reliability. In the context of marriage, it implies a steadfast commitment that is unwavering. God's promise to betroth His people in faithfulness underscores His unchanging nature and His dedication to His covenant. For believers, this is a call to trust in God's promises, knowing that He is faithful even when circumstances seem uncertain. It encourages a reciprocal faithfulness in their relationship with God, fostering a deep and abiding trust.

and you will know the LORD
The phrase "you will know" (תדע, teda) goes beyond intellectual understanding to imply an experiential and relational knowledge. In Hebrew, "to know" often connotes intimacy and personal acquaintance. "The LORD" (יהוה, Yahweh) is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and unchanging nature. This promise assures believers of a personal and intimate relationship with God, where they can experience His presence and character firsthand. It invites them into a deeper communion with Him, characterized by love, trust, and understanding.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(19, 20) Then Jehovah, turning again to the wife of His youth, says to her, "I will betroth thee" (as at the first, when maiden undefiled). Three times is this phrase repeated. "Righteousness" and "judgment" indicate the equitable terms on which God would accept the penitent; and lest this thought should crush her with fear, "lovingkindness" and "tender mercies" follow; and lest this should seem too good, He adds "with faithfulness" (to myself).

I will betroth thee.--It is in the betrothal of humanity to God in Christ's incarnation that the human race, which had so deeply revolted, returns to Him, and knows the Lord.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 19, 20. - Much as was included in these promises, more and better was to follow. The divorced wife was to be taken back; the marriage contract, which her shameful adultery had vitiated, was to be renewed, and past offences condoned. This certainly evidenced extraordinary forbearance and affection. But it was not all. A new and higher relationship was to be entered on; so entirely had God forgiven and forgotten, if we may so say, all the multiplied and aggravated transgressions of Israel against him, that that people is not to be received back as a repudiated wife, but to be henceforth regarded and treated as a chaste virgin, and in that capacity betrothed unto the Lord. And I will betroth thee unto me is the gracious promise thrice repeated, and each time with an additional element of mercy; nor is this betrothal of a temporary character and of short continuance, like the previous marriage compact which the wife's guilt a short time had rendered null and void. It is a durable betrothal, lasting forever. Next to the time during which this betrothal shall continue is the manner in which it is effected, or rather, the basis on which it is established. Justice and judgment present righteousness under two aspects - subjective and objective. Tsedeq, equivalent to tseda-qah, being right, is subjective righteousness and an attribute of God. Mishpat, equivalent to objective right, either as executing judgment or as existing in fact Some attribute these characteristics to God and some to Israel, while others to both. Rashi and Kimchi understand both words tsedeq and mishpat, subjectively and in relation to the Israelites. The former: "In righteousness and judgment wherein ye shall walk;" the latter: "In righteousness which the Israelites shall practice." Wunsche and Hengstenberg understand the righteousness and judgment of God's doing justice and faithfully fulfilling his covenant obligations to Israel. The latter has well remarked in relation to mishpat when distinguishing it from tsedeq, that a man may render what is right to persons and yet not be righteous; that is, there may be objective apart from subjective righteousness. Keil attributes the attributes in question, not only to God fulfilling his covenant engagements to his people, but purifying them through just judgment, and thus providing for their righteousness. That God possesses these is undeniable, but it is equally obvious that he bestows righteousness on his people both by imputation and impartation; he also executes righteousness in their case, purifying them by salutary chastisement, his object being, not only to cleanse, but to keep clean. And yet such is the frailty of man's fallen nature, and so many are the faults and the failings to which he is liable, that loving-kindness (God's condescending love, chesed, equivalent to ἀγάπη) and mercies (inmost compassion on man's weakness, rachamim, σπάχγνα) on God's part must be added to righteousness and judgment in order to secure the stability of those whom he takes into covenant, and the continuance of the contract. Nay; for the attainment of the desired end still more is requisite, for, after all his bestowments and all his discipline, and in addition to all his favor and forbearance, his faithfulness (unwavering steadfastness, emunah, corresponding as the reverse side to and securing the leolam) is indispensable to Israel's perseverance; and thus, notwithstanding Israel's failures, Jehovah's faithfulness guarantees ultimate and lasting success. The special quality on Israel's side is true knowledge of God.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

So I will betroth you
וְאֵרַשְׂתִּ֥יךְ (wə·’ê·raś·tîḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person feminine singular
Strong's 781: To engage for, matrimony

to Me
לִ֖י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

forever;
לְעוֹלָ֑ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

I will betroth you
וְאֵרַשְׂתִּ֥יךְ (wə·’ê·raś·tîḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person feminine singular
Strong's 781: To engage for, matrimony

in righteousness
בְּצֶ֣דֶק (bə·ṣe·ḏeq)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity

and justice,
וּבְמִשְׁפָּ֔ט (ū·ḇə·miš·pāṭ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style

in loving devotion
וּבְחֶ֖סֶד (ū·ḇə·ḥe·seḏ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

and compassion.
וּֽבְרַחֲמִֽים׃ (ū·ḇə·ra·ḥă·mîm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 7356: Compassion, the womb, a maiden

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OT Prophets: Hosea 2:19 I will betroth you to me forever (Ho Hs Hos.)