Hosea 4:15

Hosea 4:15 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15“Though you, Israel, commit adultery,

do not let Judah become guilty.

“Do not go to Gilgal;

do not go up to Beth Aven.4:15 Beth Aven means house of wickedness (a derogatory name for Bethel, which means house of God).

And do not swear, ‘As surely as the Lord lives!’

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

15¶Though you, Israel, play the prostitute,

Judah must not become guilty;

Also you are not to go to Gilgal,

Nor go up to Beth-aven

And take the oath:

“As the Lord lives!”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

15Though you, Israel, play the harlot,

Do not let Judah become guilty;

Also do not go to Gilgal,

Or go up to Beth-aven

And take the oath:

“As the Lord lives!”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

15¶Though you, Israel, play the prostitute [by worshiping idols],

Do not let Judah become guilty [of the same thing];

And do not go to Gilgal [where idols are worshiped],

Or go up to 4:15 A contemptuous reference to Bethel (House of God, the place of Jacob’s dream, Gen 28:10-19), noted for idolatry.Beth-aven (House of Wickedness),

Nor swear [oaths in idolatrous worship, saying],

“As the Lord lives!”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

15Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel,

may Judah avoid such guilt!

Do not journey to Gilgal,

do not go up to Beth-aven,4:15 Beth-aven means house of wickedness. This is a derogatory term for Bethel, which means house of God; see 1 Kings 12:28–29.

and do not swear on oath,

‘As surely as the Lord lives!’

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

15“Israel, you are not faithful to me.

But I do not want Judah to become guilty too.

“My people, do not go to Gilgal to offer sacrifices.

Do not go up to Bethel to worship other gods.

When you make a promise, do not say,

‘You can be sure that the Lord is alive.’

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