Hosea 10:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 10:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 10:3 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For now they shall say, We have no king, because we feared not the LORD; what then should a king do to us?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 10:3 — KJV
“For now they shall say, We have no king, because we feared not the LORD; what then should a king do to us?”
— Hosea 10:3 (KJV)
Hosea 10:3 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 10:3
“And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?”
Shares key themes with Hosea 10:3: say, king, because
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with Hosea 10:3: now, king, because
“Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 10:3: now, say, lord
“And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 10:3: say, because, feared
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 10:3: now, say, king
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