Hosea 1:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 1:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 1:7 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 1:7 — KJV
“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.”
— Hosea 1:7 (KJV)
Hosea 1:7 in Context — About the Book of Hosea
Hosea lived his sermon: commanded to marry an unfaithful wife and keep bringing her home, he became a walking picture of God's scandalous love for wandering Israel. The book aches with betrayal yet ends with healing for backsliders and love that will not let go.
Cross-References for Hosea 1:7
“And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 1:7: mercy, house, judah
“And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the LORD said, Judah shall go up first.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 1:7: house, judah, lord
“And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 1:7: judah, lord, god
“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. slew...: Heb. made him fall”
Shares key themes with Hosea 1:7: house, lord, god
“Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 1:7: house, judah, lord
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