Hosea 11:4 — I led them along with cords of kindness, with ropes of love. I was the one who… — FBV | maBible
Read Hosea 11:4 (Free Bible Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Hosea 11.4, Hosea 11v4, Os. 11:4. I led them along with cords of kindness, with ropes of love. I was the one who eased their burden and bent down to feed them.
Other reference formats: Hosea 11.4, Hosea 11v4, Os. 11:4.
4 I led them along with cords of kindness, with ropes of love. I was the one who eased their burden and bent down to feed them.
Notes and references
The image shifts to care for a farm animal. The Hebrew literally says, “I became like those who lift up a yoke that was in their jaws.” The burden is not removed altogether, but is made easier to bear.