Hosea 11:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 11:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 11:1 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 11:1 — KJV
“When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.”
— Hosea 11:1 (KJV)
Hosea 11:1 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 11:1
“Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. colours: or, pieces”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:1: israel, child, loved
“And these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt, Jacob and his sons: Reuben, Jacob's firstborn.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:1: israel, child, son
“And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:1: israel, called, son
“And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:1: israel, child, son
“Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:1: israel, child, then
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