Hosea 10:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 10:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 10:4 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: thus judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 10:4 — KJV
“They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: thus judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the field.”
— Hosea 10:4 (KJV)
Hosea 10:4 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 10:4
“Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 10:4: making, covenant, thus
“And say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant,”
Shares key themes with Hosea 10:4: words, covenant, thus
“Thus speaketh the LORD God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 10:4: spoken, words, thus
“Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 10:4: spoken, words, thus
“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 10:4: spoken, judgment
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