But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the LORD their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.
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Verse 7 is found in chapter 1 of Hosea. The birth of Lo-ruhamah introduces a second symbolic name: "not shown mercy". The image communicates a temporary withdrawal of mercy from the house of Israel because of its persistent unfaithfulness. However, the contrast with Judah is important: Judah’s salvation is attributed to the Lord’s action rather than military strength. The passage thus distinguishes between trusting God and trusting weapons, horses, or political power.
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Doch will ich mich erbarmen über das Haus Juda und will ihnen helfen durch den HERRN, ihren Gott; ich will ihnen aber nicht helfen durch Bogen, Schwert, Streit, Rosse oder Reiter.
Mas de la casa de Judá tendré misericordia, y salvarelos en Jehová su Dios: y no los salvaré con arco, ni con espada, ni con batalla, ni con caballos ni caballeros.
Mais j'aurai pitié de la maison de Juda; je les sauverai par l'Eternel, leur Dieu, et je ne les sauverai ni par l'arc, ni par l'épée, ni par les combats, ni par les chevaux, ni par les cavaliers.
Ma farò misericordia alla casa di Giuda, e li salverò per lo Signore Iddio loro; e non li salverò per arco, nè per ispada, nè per battaglia, nè per cavalli, nè per cavalieri
Mas da casa de Judá me compadecerei, e os salvarei pelo SENHOR seu Deus, pois não os salvarei pelo arco, nem pela espada, nem pela guerra, nem pelos cavalos, nem pelos cavaleiros.
我卻要憐憫 猶大 家,使他們靠耶和華-他們的上帝得救;我必不讓他們靠弓、刀、戰爭、馬匹與騎兵得救。」
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