Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
His appearance is as sure as the dawn.
He will come to us like the rain,
like the spring showers that water the land.
New American Standard Bible
His
And He will come to us like the
Like the spring rain watering the earth.”
King James Version
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
International Standard Version
Let us know, let us pursue knowledge of the LORD; his coming is as certain as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the autumn and spring rains come on the earth.
A Conservative Version
And let us know, let us follow on to know LORD. His going forth is sure as the morning, and he will come to us as the rain, as the latter rain that waters the earth.
American Standard Version
And let us know, let us follow on to know Jehovah: his going forth is sure as the morning; and he will come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain that watereth the earth.
Amplified
“So let us know and become personally acquainted with Him; let us press on to know and understand fully the [greatness of the] Lord [to honor, heed, and deeply cherish Him].
His appearing is prepared and is as certain as the dawn,
And He will come to us [in salvation] like the [heavy] rain,
Like the spring rain watering the earth.”
Bible in Basic English
And let us have knowledge, let us go after the knowledge of the Lord; his going out is certain as the dawn, his decisions go out like the light; he will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain watering the earth.
Darby Translation
and we shall know, we shall follow on to know Jehovah: his going forth is assured as the morning dawn; and he will come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain which watereth the earth.
Julia Smith Translation
And we shall know, we shall pursue to know Jehovah: as the morning his going forth was prepared; and he shall come as the rain to us, as the latter rain, the early rain of the earth.
King James 2000
Let us know, let us press on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Let us know, let us press on to know Yahweh; his rising [is] sure like [the] dawn. He will come like the showers to us, like [the] spring rain that waters [the] earth.
Modern King James verseion
Then we shall know, if we follow on to know Jehovah. His going out is prepared as the morning; and He shall come to us as the rain, as the latter and former rain to the earth.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then shall we have understanding, and endeavor ourselves to know the LORD. He shall go forth as the spring of the day, and come unto us as the evening and morning rain upon the earth."
NET Bible
So let us acknowledge him! Let us seek to acknowledge the Lord! He will come to our rescue as certainly as the appearance of the dawn, as certainly as the winter rain comes, as certainly as the spring rain that waters the land."
New Heart English Bible
Let us acknowledge the LORD. Let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, The LORD will appear. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain that waters the earth."
The Emphasized Bible
Then let us know - let us press on to know - Yahweh, Like the dawn, is his coming forth assured, - that he may come like a down-pour upon us, like the harvest-rain, and the seed-rain of the land.
Webster
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he will come to us as the rain, as the latter and former rain to the earth.
World English Bible
Let us acknowledge Yahweh. Let us press on to know Yahweh. As surely as the sun rises, Yahweh will appear. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain that waters the earth."
Youngs Literal Translation
And we know -- we pursue to know Jehovah, As the dawn prepared is His going forth, And He cometh in as a shower to us, As gathered rain -- sprinkling earth.'
Themes
Discipleship » Followers, blessings promised to » Spiritual knowledge
Followers » Spiritual knowledge
Fuller revelation » Gained by » Persevering endeavour
Knowledge » Spiritual knowledge, general references to » Obtained by acquaintanceship with God
Rain » Illustrative » Of Christ in the communication of his graces
Revelation » Gained by » Persevering endeavour
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Showers
Spiritual » Knowledge » Obtained by acquaintanceship with God
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Hosea 6:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Call To Yahweh
2
and on the third day He will raise us up
so we can live in His presence.
His appearance is as sure as the dawn.
He will come to us like the rain,
like the spring showers that water the land.
What am I going to do with you, Judah?
Your loyalty is like the morning mist
and like the early dew that vanishes.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 72:6
like spring showers that water the earth.
Proverbs 2:1-5
and store up my commands within you,
Micah 4:2
“Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob.
He will teach us about His ways
so we may walk in His paths.”
For instruction will go out of Zion
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Acts 17:11
The people here were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, since they welcomed the message with eagerness and examined the Scriptures
Philippians 3:13-15
Brothers, I do not
Deuteronomy 32:2
and my word settle like dew,
like gentle rain on new grass
and showers on tender plants.
2 Samuel 23:4
on a cloudless morning,
the glisten of rain on sprouting grass.”
Job 29:23
and opened their mouths as for spring showers.
Psalm 19:4
and their words to the ends of the world.
Psalm 65:9
enriching it greatly.
God’s stream is filled with water,
for You prepare the earth
providing people with grain.
Proverbs 4:18
shining brighter and brighter until midday.
Isaiah 5:6
It will not be pruned or weeded;
thorns and briers will grow up.
I will also give orders to the clouds
that rain should not fall on it.
Isaiah 32:15
Then the desert will become an orchard,
and the orchard will seem like a forest.
Isaiah 44:3
and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour out My Spirit
and My blessing on your offspring.
Isaiah 54:13
their prosperity will be great,
Jeremiah 24:7
I will give them a heart to know Me,
Ezekiel 36:25
I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean.
Hosea 2:20
and you will know Yahweh.
Hosea 10:12
and reap faithful love;
break up your unplowed ground.
It is time to seek the Lord
until He comes
on you like the rain.
Hosea 14:5
he will blossom like the lily
and take root like the cedars of Lebanon.
Joel 2:23-24
in the Lord your God,
because He gives you the autumn rain
for your vindication.
He sends showers for you,
both autumn and spring rain
Micah 5:2
you are small among the clans of Judah;
One will come from you
to be ruler over Israel for Me.
His origin
from eternity.
Micah 5:7
will be among many peoples
like dew from the Lord,
like showers on the grass,
which do not wait for anyone
or linger for mankind.
Zechariah 10:1
in the season of spring rain.
The Lord makes the rain clouds,
and He will give them showers of rain
and crops in the field for everyone.
Malachi 4:2
But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings,
Matthew 13:11
He answered them,
Luke 1:78
the Dawn from on high
John 7:17
John 17:3
Hebrews 3:14
For we have become companions of the Messiah if we hold firmly until the end the reality
2 Peter 1:19
So we have the prophetic word strongly confirmed. You will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dismal place,
Revelation 22:16