Hosea 8:6

Hosea 8:6 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

6They are from Israel!

This calf—a metalworker has made it;

it is not God.

It will be broken in pieces,

that calf of Samaria.

6For from Israel comes even this!

A craftsman made it, so it is not God;

Assuredly, the calf of Samaria will be broken to pieces.

6For even this [loathsome calf] is from Israel.

A craftsman made it, so it is not God;

Surely the calf of Samaria will be broken to pieces and go up in flames.

6For this thing is from Israel—

a craftsman made it, and it is not God.

It will be broken to pieces,

that calf of Samaria.

6For from Israel is even this; the workman made it, and it is no God; yea, the calf of Samaria shall be broken in pieces.

6For it came euen from Israel: the workeman made it, therefore it is not God: but the calfe of Samaria shall be broken in pieces.

6For this is even from Israel!

The workman made it, and it is no God;

indeed, the calf of Samaria shall be broken in pieces.

6Their calf is not God.

A skilled worker from Israel made it.

But that calf of Samaria will be broken to pieces.”

6That idol is not a true god!

An Israelite worker with special skills made it.

Samaria's idol of a calf will break into pieces!

6For even it [is] of Israel; a craftsman made it, || And it [is] not God, || For the calf of Samaria is fragments!