Hosea 2:10
New International Version
So now I will expose her lewdness before the eyes of her lovers; no one will take her out of my hands.

New Living Translation
I will strip her naked in public, while all her lovers look on. No one will be able to rescue her from my hands.

English Standard Version
Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one shall rescue her out of my hand.

Berean Standard Bible
And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands.

King James Bible
And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of mine hand.

New King James Version
Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, And no one shall deliver her from My hand.

New American Standard Bible
“So now I will uncover her lewdness Before the eyes of her lovers, And no one will rescue her from My hand.

NASB 1995
“And then I will uncover her lewdness In the sight of her lovers, And no one will rescue her out of My hand.

NASB 1977
“And then I will uncover her lewdness In the sight of her lovers, And no one will rescue her out of My hand.

Legacy Standard Bible
So now I will uncover her lewdness In the sight of her lovers, And no one will deliver her out of My hand.

Amplified Bible
“And now I will uncover her lewdness and shame In the sight of her lovers, And no one will rescue her from My hand.

Christian Standard Bible
Now I will expose her shame in the sight of her lovers, and no one will rescue her from my power.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now I will expose her shame in the sight of her lovers, and no one will rescue her from My hands.

American Standard Version
And now will I uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of my hand.

Contemporary English Version
Then I'll strip her naked in the sight of her lovers. No one can rescue her.

English Revised Version
And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of mine hand.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will show her naked body to her lovers, and no one will rescue her from my power.

Good News Translation
I will strip her naked in front of her lovers, and no one will be able to save her from my power.

International Standard Version
So now I'll reveal her lewdness to the eyes of her lovers, and no man will rescue her from my control.

Majority Standard Bible
And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands.

NET Bible
Soon I will expose her lewd nakedness in front of her lovers, and no one will be able to rescue her from me!

New Heart English Bible
Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of my hand.

Webster's Bible Translation
And now will I disclose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of my hand.

World English Bible
Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of my hand.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And now I reveal her dishonor before the eyes of her lovers, "" And none deliver her out of My hand.

Young's Literal Translation
And now do I reveal her dishonour before the eyes of her lovers, And none doth deliver her out of My hand.

Smith's Literal Translation
And now will I uncover her wickedness before the eyes of those loving her, and a man shall not deliver her from my hand.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And now I will lay open her folly in the eyes of her lovers: and no man shall deliver her out of my hand:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And now, I will reveal her foolishness by the eyes of her lovers, and no man will rescue her from my hand.

New American Bible
Now I will lay bare her shame in full view of her lovers, and no one can deliver her out of my hand.

New Revised Standard Version
Now I will uncover her shame in the sight of her lovers, and no one shall rescue her out of my hand.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And now I will uncover her nakedness in the presence of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of my hands.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Therefore I shall expose her nakedness before her lovers and no man will save her from my hands
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And now will I uncover her shame in the sight of her lovers, And none shall deliver her out of My hand.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And now I will expose her uncleanness before her lovers, and no one shall by any means deliver her out of my hand.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Israel's Adultery Rebuked
9Therefore I will take back My grain in its time and My new wine in its season; I will take away My wool and linen, which were given to cover her nakedness. 10And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands. 11I will put an end to all her exultation: her feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—all her appointed feasts.…

Cross References
Ezekiel 16:37
therefore I will surely gather all the lovers with whom you found pleasure, all those you loved and all those you hated. I will gather them against you from all around and expose you before them, and they will see you completely naked.

Jeremiah 13:22
And if you ask yourself, “Why has this happened to me?” It is because of the magnitude of your iniquity that your skirts have been stripped off and your body has been exposed.

Isaiah 47:3
Your nakedness will be uncovered and your shame will be exposed. I will take vengeance; I will spare no one.”

Nahum 3:5
“Behold, I am against you,” declares the LORD of Hosts. “I will lift your skirts over your face. I will show your nakedness to the nations and your shame to the kingdoms.

Lamentations 1:8
Jerusalem has sinned greatly; therefore she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns away.

Ezekiel 23:29
They will treat you with hatred, take all for which you have worked, and leave you naked and bare, so that the shame of your prostitution will be exposed. Your indecency and promiscuity

Jeremiah 13:26
So I will pull your skirts up over your face, that your shame may be seen.

Isaiah 3:17
the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will make their foreheads bare.”

Micah 1:11
Depart in shameful nakedness, O dwellers of Shaphir. The dwellers of Zaanan will not come out. Beth-ezel is in mourning; its support is taken from you.

Revelation 17:16
And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire.

Revelation 3:18
I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see.

Revelation 16:15
“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”

1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

Luke 12:2-3
There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops.

Matthew 10:26
So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known.


Treasury of Scripture

And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of my hand.

now.

Hosea 2:3
Lest I strip her naked, and set her as in the day that she was born, and make her as a wilderness, and set her like a dry land, and slay her with thirst.

Isaiah 3:17
Therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will discover their secret parts.

Jeremiah 13:22,26
And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things upon me? For the greatness of thine iniquity are thy skirts discovered, and thy heels made bare…

lewdness.

Hosea 5:13,14
When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound…

Hosea 13:7,8
Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them: …

Psalm 50:22
Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver.

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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.














And then I will expose her lewdness
This phrase indicates a divine judgment where God reveals the sins of Israel, often depicted as spiritual adultery. The imagery of exposure is significant in the ancient Near Eastern context, where public shame was a severe consequence. The term "lewdness" refers to Israel's idolatry and unfaithfulness, akin to a wife's infidelity. This exposure is not just a punishment but a call to repentance, highlighting God's desire for Israel to recognize and turn from their sins.

in the sight of her lovers
The "lovers" symbolize the foreign nations and false gods that Israel pursued instead of remaining faithful to Yahweh. Historically, Israel often sought alliances with surrounding nations like Assyria and Egypt, relying on their power rather than trusting in God. This phrase underscores the futility of these alliances, as these "lovers" will witness Israel's disgrace and be unable to help. It also reflects the prophetic theme of Israel's unfaithfulness being laid bare before those they trusted.

and no one will deliver her out of My hands
This part of the verse emphasizes God's sovereignty and the certainty of His judgment. Despite Israel's alliances and reliance on other nations, none can rescue her from the consequences of her actions. The phrase "out of My hands" signifies God's ultimate authority and control over the fate of Israel. It echoes the biblical theme of God's inescapable justice, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 32:39, where God declares His power to save and destroy. This also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance found in Christ, who alone can rescue humanity from sin.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hosea
A prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, called by God to deliver a message of judgment and redemption to the Israelites.

2. Gomer
Hosea's wife, whose unfaithfulness serves as a symbol of Israel's infidelity to God.

3. Israel
The Northern Kingdom, often depicted as an unfaithful wife in the book of Hosea, representing the people of God who have turned to idolatry.

4. God
The sovereign Lord who is both just and merciful, seeking to bring His people back to Himself.

5. Lovers
The false gods and idols that Israel pursued, representing the nation's spiritual adultery.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Idolatry
Idolatry leads to spiritual exposure and shame. Just as Israel's unfaithfulness was laid bare, our own spiritual infidelities will be revealed.

God's Sovereignty in Judgment
No one can deliver us from God's hand when He decides to discipline. This underscores the importance of repentance and returning to God.

The Call to Repentance
God's exposure of sin is not merely punitive but is intended to bring about repentance and restoration.

The Faithfulness of God
Despite Israel's unfaithfulness, God remains committed to His covenant, offering hope for redemption.

The Danger of Spiritual Adultery
Pursuing anything other than God for fulfillment is akin to spiritual adultery, leading to separation from Him.Verse 10. - And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of mine hand. Deprivation is followed by disgrace, dispossession by dishonor. The figure of a faithless female being continued, the calamities of Israel are pictured in the extreme deplorableness of her condition. The word navluth does not elsewhere occur, but its meaning is not difficult to ascertain. It denotes literally, "slackness," "laxness," or a withered state, from navel, to be withered, and may be translated either "her shame" or "her turpitude." The LXX. has ἀκαθαρσίαν, while Jerome renders it stultitiam. Thus she is exposed to the derision and disgust of her former admirers and paramours; while deliverance is out of the question. Her lovers are the idols, or, according to Kimchi," Egypt and Assyria, which cannot deliver her." She who once was the object of delight is become the object of disdain and contempt; nor is there any of her quondam lovers desirous of or able to deliver her out of the hand of him who administers the justly deserved punishment.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And then
וְעַתָּ֛ה (wə·‘at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 6258: At this time

I will expose
אֲגַלֶּ֥ה (’ă·ḡal·leh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal

her lewdness
נַבְלֻתָ֖הּ (naḇ·lu·ṯāh)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5040: Immodesty, shamelessness

in the sight
לְעֵינֵ֣י (lə·‘ê·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - cdc
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

of her lovers,
מְאַהֲבֶ֑יהָ (mə·’a·hă·ḇe·hā)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 157: To have affection f

and no
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

one
וְאִ֖ישׁ (wə·’îš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

will deliver her
יַצִּילֶ֥נָּה (yaṣ·ṣî·len·nāh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver

out of My hands.
מִיָּדִֽי׃ (mî·yā·ḏî)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3027: A hand


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