Hosea 11:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 11:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 11:7 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him. no..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 11:7 — KJV
“And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him. none...: Heb. together they exalted not”
— Hosea 11:7 (KJV)
Hosea 11:7 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 11:7
“And I thought to advertise thee, saying, Buy it before the inhabitants, and before the elders of my people. If thou wilt redeem it, redeem it: but if thou wilt not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know: for there is none to redeem it beside thee; and I am after thee. And he said, I will redeem it. I thought...: Heb. I said, I will reveal in thine ear”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:7: people, though, none
“And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal. was...: Heb. did stink”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:7: people, called, heb
“Now therefore gather the rest of the people together, and encamp against the city, and take it: lest I take the city, and it be called after my name. it be called...: Heb. my name be called upon it”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:7: people, called, heb
“And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king's son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom. receive: Heb. weigh upon mine hand Beware...: Heb. Beware whosoever ye be of, etc”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:7: though, none, would
“After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became one of the priests of the high places. made...: Heb. returned and made consecrated...: Heb. filled his hand”
Shares key themes with Hosea 11:7: people, high, would
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