Hosea 12:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 12:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 12:1 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 12:1 — KJV
“Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.”
— Hosea 12:1 (KJV)
Hosea 12:1 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 12:1
“Else, if thou wilt not let my people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies upon thee, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people, and into thy houses: and the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground whereon they are. swarms...: or, a mixture of noisome beasts, etc”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:1: east, lies, into
“For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: put: Gr. give in: or, upon”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:1: after, make, covenant
“This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:1: after, make, covenant
“Every beast, every creeping thing, and every fowl, and whatsoever creepeth upon the earth, after their kinds, went forth out of the ark. kinds: Heb. families”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:1: after, east, lies
“And, behold, seven thin ears and blasted with the east wind sprung up after them.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:1: wind, after, east
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