Hosea 12:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 12:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 12:11 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Is there iniquity in Gilead? surely they are vanity: they sacrifice bullocks in Gilgal; yea, their altars are as heaps i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 12:11 — KJV
“Is there iniquity in Gilead? surely they are vanity: they sacrifice bullocks in Gilgal; yea, their altars are as heaps in the furrows of the fields.”
— Hosea 12:11 (KJV)
Hosea 12:11 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 12:11
“And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings were twenty and four bullocks, the rams sixty, the he goats sixty, the lambs of the first year sixty. This was the dedication of the altar, after that it was anointed.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:11: sacrifice, bullocks, yea
“But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire for a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven lambs of the first year: they shall be unto you without blemish:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:11: sacrifice, bullocks, yea
“And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:11: sacrifice, bullocks, yea
“When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah. his...: Heb. that which is to be desired in him to melt away”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:11: iniquity, surely, vanity
“Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years: three...: Heb. three years of days”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:11: sacrifice, gilgal, yea
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