King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.
Complete Jewish Bible:
They will go after ADONAI, who will roar like a lion; for he will roar, and the children will come trembling from the west.
Berean Standard Bible:
They will walk after the LORD; He will roar like a lion. When He roars, His children will come trembling from the west.
American Standard Version:
They shall walk after Jehovah, who will roar like a lion; for he will roar, and the children shall come trembling from the west.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
They shall walk{H3212} after{H310} the LORD{H3068}: he shall roar{H7580} like a lion{H738}: when he shall roar{H7580}, then the children{H1121} shall tremble{H2729} from the west{H3220}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Joel 3:16
- The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD [will be] the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel.
Amos 1:2
- And he said, The LORD will roar from Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the habitations of the shepherds shall mourn, and the top of Carmel shall wither.
Isaiah 31:4
- For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, [he] will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof.
Jeremiah 25:30
- ¶ Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say unto them, The LORD shall roar from on high, and utter his voice from his holy habitation; he shall mightily roar upon his habitation; he shall give a shout, as they that tread [the grapes], against all the inhabitants of the earth.
Isaiah 64:2
- As [when] the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make thy name known to thine adversaries, [that] the nations may tremble at thy presence!
Jeremiah 31:9
- They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim [is] my firstborn.
Jeremiah 7:6
- [If] ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your hurt:
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Commentary for Hosea 11:10
Hosea 11:10 is a verse from the Old Testament book of Hosea, a prophetic text that addresses the northern kingdom of Israel during the 8th century BCE. The book of Hosea is known for its use of marital metaphors to describe the covenant relationship between God and Israel, with Hosea's own tumultuous marriage serving as a living parable for the nation's unfaithfulness to God.
In Hosea 11:10, the verse speaks to a future time of restoration and return to the Lord. The historical context is one of apostasy and idolatry; the people of Israel have turned away from God, chasing after foreign gods and failing to adhere to the covenantal laws. Despite this, God's love for His people remains steadfast. The verse reflects a promise that, in the end, the Israelites will return to a right relationship with God. They will "walk after the LORD," indicating a renewal of their commitment to follow God's ways.
The imagery of God roaring like a lion is powerful and multifaceted. In the ancient Near East, the roar of a lion was a symbol of strength and authority, often evoking fear. When God roars, the "children," referring to the people of Israel, will tremble, suggesting a recognition of divine authority and power. The trembling from the west indicates that this divine call will encompass all of Israel, even those who have been scattered or are living in the farthest reaches of the land. It is a call to repentance and a reminder of God's sovereignty over all His people, near and far.
In summary, Hosea 11:10 encapsulates the themes of divine love, judgment, and restoration. It speaks to a time when Israel will turn back to God, acknowledging His authority and power, symbolized by the roar of a lion. This verse is a testament to the enduring relationship between God and His people, promising a future where they will once again follow His lead and live in accordance with His will.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3212
There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַךְ
Transliteration: yâlak
Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H7580
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁאַג
Transliteration: shâʼag
Pronunciation: shaw-ag'
Description: a primitive root; to rumble or moan; [idiom] mightily, roar. - Strong's Number: H738
There are 184 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲרִי
Transliteration: ʼărîy
Pronunciation: ar-ee'
Description: or (prolonged) [ar-yay']; from אָרָה (in the sense of violence); a lion; (young) lion, [phrase] pierce (from the margin). - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H2729
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָרַד
Transliteration: chârad
Pronunciation: khaw-rad'
Description: a primitive root; to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety); be (make) afraid, be careful, discomfit, fray (away), quake, tremble. - Strong's Number: H3220
There are 339 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָם
Transliteration: yâm
Pronunciation: yawm
Description: from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south; sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward).