Hosea 11:4

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

I led them with cords of kindness, with ropes of love; I lifted the yoke from their necks and bent down to feed them.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I drew them with cords of a man, with ties of love; and I was to them like those who lift up the yoke on their necks; and I bent down to him and I fed him.
World English Bible (WEB)
I drew{H4900}{(H8799)} them with cords{H2256} of a man{H120}, with bands{H5688} of love{H160}: and I was to them as they that take off{H7311}{(H8688)} the yoke{H5923} on their jaws{H3895}, and I laid{H5186}{(H8686)} meat{H398}{(H8686)} unto them.
Strong's King James
In cords of Adam I led them in ties of love. And I became to them, As the One who lifts the yoke from their jawbones, I bent down to feed them.
The F.O.G*
The F.O.G Paraphrase
With cords of man I do draw them, With thick cords of love, And I am to them as a raiser up of a yoke on their jaws, And I incline unto him—I feed him.
Young's Literal Translation

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