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Hosea 2:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover my wool and my flax given to cover her nakedness.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So I'm going to take back my grain when it's harvest time, and my wine when it's ready, and I'm taking back my wool and linen that I gave to cover her up.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you take someone's generosity for granted, don't be surprised when they stop giving.

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