Hosea 13:5
Hosea 13:5 in Multiple Translations
I knew you in the wilderness, in the land of drought.
¶ I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.
I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.
I had knowledge of you in the waste land where no water was.
I looked after you in the wilderness; in that dry desert land it was like pasture to them
I did knowe thee in the wildernesse, in the land of drought.
I — I have known thee in a wilderness, In a land of droughts.
I knew you in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.
I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drouth.
I knew thee in the desert, in the land of the wilderness.
I took care of your ancestors when they were in the desert, where it was extremely hot and dry.
Berean Amplified Bible — Hosea 13:5
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Hosea 13:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲנִ֥י
יְדַעְתִּ֖י/ךָ
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
בְּ/אֶ֖רֶץ
תַּלְאֻבֽוֹת
אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְדַעְתִּ֖י/ךָ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
בְּ/אֶ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
תַּלְאֻבֽוֹת
talʼûwbâh
H8514
drought
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Hebrew Word Reference — Hosea 13:5
אֲנִ֥י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
יְדַעְתִּ֖י/ךָ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
בְּ/אֶ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
תַּלְאֻבֽוֹת
talʼûwbâh
H8514
"drought"
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This Hebrew word means drought or desiccation, describing a severe lack of water. It is used in the Bible to describe a great drought that affected the land. The word is associated with times of famine and hardship.
Definition: drought
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: great drought. See also: Hosea 13:5.
Study Notes — Hosea 13:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Hosea 13:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hosea 13:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 13:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 13:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 13:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 13:5
- Cambridge Bible on Hosea 13:5
- Barnes' Notes on Hosea 13:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 13:5
- Sermons on Hosea 13:5
Context — God’s Anger against Israel
3Therefore they will be like the morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes, like chaff blown from a threshing floor, like smoke through an open window.
4Yet I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but Me, for there is no Savior besides Me.
5I knew you in the wilderness, in the land of drought.
6When they had pasture, they became satisfied; when they were satisfied, their hearts became proud, and as a result they forgot Me. 7So like a lion I will pounce on them; like a leopard I will lurk by the path.Cross References
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 8:15 | He led you through the vast and terrifying wilderness with its venomous snakes and scorpions, a thirsty and waterless land. He brought you water from the rock of flint. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 2:7 | Indeed, the LORD your God has blessed you in all the work of your hands. He has watched over your journey through this vast wilderness. The LORD your God has been with you these forty years, and you have lacked nothing. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 32:10 | He found him in a desert land, in a barren, howling wilderness; He surrounded him, He instructed him, He guarded him as the apple of His eye. |
| 4 | Galatians 4:9 | But now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? |
| 5 | Nahum 1:7 | The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him. |
| 6 | Psalms 142:3 | Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me. |
| 7 | Psalms 63:1 | O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. |
| 8 | Exodus 2:25 | God saw the Israelites and took notice. |
| 9 | Psalms 1:6 | For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 2:6 | They did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD who brought us up from the land of Egypt, who led us through the wilderness, through a land of deserts and pits, a land of drought and darkness, a land where no one travels and no one lives?’ |
Hosea 13:5 Summary
This verse means that God had a special relationship with the Israelites when they were in the wilderness, a place with no water or food. He took care of them and provided for their needs, just like a parent takes care of their child (as seen in Matthew 6:26 where Jesus says 'Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them'). God wants us to remember His love and care for us, even in difficult times, and to trust Him to provide for us. By remembering God's provision in the wilderness, we can learn to trust Him more and have a deeper relationship with Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'known' by God in Hosea 13:5?
To be known by God means that He has a deep understanding and intimate relationship with us, as seen in Jeremiah 1:5 where God says 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart'.
Why does God remind the Israelites of their time in the wilderness?
God reminds them of their time in the wilderness to highlight His provision and care for them, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:2-3 where Moses reminds the Israelites of God's provision in the wilderness.
How does this verse relate to God's overall relationship with the Israelites?
This verse is part of a larger narrative of God's covenant relationship with the Israelites, where He has consistently provided for and guided them, as seen in Exodus 19:5 where God says 'Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession'.
What does the 'land of drought' represent in this verse?
The 'land of drought' likely represents a place of spiritual dryness and testing, where the Israelites had to rely on God for sustenance and guidance, similar to the concept in Psalm 63:1 where David says 'God, you are my God; I eagerly seek you. I thirst for you; my body faints for you in a land that is dry and parched'.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has 'known' me in my own life, and how can I respond to His intimate care?
- How do I respond to times of spiritual dryness or testing, and what can I learn from the Israelites' experiences in the wilderness?
- In what ways have I, like the Israelites, forgotten God's provision and care for me, and how can I cultivate a greater sense of gratitude and remembrance?
- What are some practical ways that I can seek to know God more deeply, as He knows me, and how can I apply this verse to my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Hosea 13:5
I did know thee in the wilderness,.... Where there were no food nor drink, where were scorpions, serpents, and beasts of prey; there the Lord knew them, owned them, and showed a fatherly affection
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 13:5
I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought. I did know thee in the wilderness - i:e., did acknowledge thee as mine, and so took care of thee (Psalms 144:3; Amos 3:2).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 13:5
I did know, owned, took care of, guided, and supplied, thee, O Israel, in thy fathers, in the wilderness; through which for forty years together thou wast moving, and foundest nothing for thy sustenance but what my miraculous goodness and power gave thee; through those many deserts thou never didst want. In the land of great drought; in the parched sands, where were no refreshing showers, no rivers or springs of water, to suffice so many cattle and men; where thou wentest as it were through flames and on sands, scorching as embers of a fire, a place fit for none but fiery serpents, or salamanders (if any such).
Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 13:5
Hosea 13:5 I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.Ver. 5. I knew thee in the wilderness, in a place of great drought] In terra torridissima, where I gave thee pluviam escatilem et petram aquatilem, as Tertullian phraseth it, where I gave thee bread from heaven, set the flint abroach, kept thy clothes whole and fit, kept back thine enemies, led thee by a pillar of cloud, sent thee in flesh at even and bread in the morning, served thee as never prince was served in his greatest pomp, Psalms 78:20; Psalms 78:24. And wilt thou yet kiss the calf, qui te nec servat, nec satiat, ut ego? who neither saveth thee, nor satisfieth thee, as I have done? not suffering thee to lack anything, Deuteronomy 2:7, but crowning thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; insomuch as Moses stands amazed at it, and cries out, "Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved of the Lord?" Deuteronomy 33:29.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 13:5
Verse 5. I did know thee] I approved of thee; I loved thee; and by miraculously providing for thee in that land of drought, I demonstrated my love.
Cambridge Bible on Hosea 13:5
5. I did know, &c.] Better, It was I that knew, &c. ‘To know’=‘to take favourable notice of’, as Psalms 1:6 and often. in the land of great drought] Or, ‘of burning thirst’ (the word occurs nowhere else). Comp. the description in Hosea 2:3.
Barnes' Notes on Hosea 13:5
I did know thee in the wilderness - “God so knew them, as to deserve to be known by them.
Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 13:5
5. The loving care of Jehovah manifested itself in a special manner during the wanderings in the desert, when hunger and thirst threatened to destroy them.
Sermons on Hosea 13:5
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Knowing God's Ways - Part 6 by Walter Beuttler | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Job and the challenges he faced. He emphasizes the importance of understanding God's ways and not losing faith in difficult time |
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The Life of Alice Hayes by Alice Hayes | Alice Hayes, a preacher in the Society of Friends, shares her personal journey of conversion, trials, and travails, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and trust in the Lord |
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The Scorpion by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook discusses the significance of the scorpion as mentioned in the Bible, emphasizing its dangerous sting that can cause great pain and suffering, as described in Revel |
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To Prove Thee in the Wilderness - Part 3 by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches about the importance of knowing and understanding the ways of the Lord, emphasizing that true glory comes from understanding and knowing God's character of |
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Coming Up From the Wilderness by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the Church of God, represented as a virgin bride of Christ, coming up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved, Jesus. The wilderness symbolizes th |
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(Gospel in the Book of Esther) 1. the Doom of the People by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the theme of redemption and foreshadowing in the word of God. He emphasizes that even though the nation of Israel faced discipline and conseq |
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Letters: A Friend in Blairgowrie (2) by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar encourages believers to rest in the grace of Jesus, emphasizing that His grace is an inexhaustible source of comfort and strength. He reminds us to draw from this well |