Hosea 12:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 12:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 12:14 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lor..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 12:14 — KJV
“Ephraim provoked him to anger most bitterly: therefore shall he leave his blood upon him, and his reproach shall his Lord return unto him. most...: Heb. with bitternesses blood: Heb. bloods”
— Hosea 12:14 (KJV)
Hosea 12:14 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 12:14
“Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith the LORD; and I will requite thee in this plat, saith the LORD. Now therefore take and cast him into the plat of ground, according to the word of the LORD. blood: Heb. bloods plat: or, portion”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:14: therefore, blood, lord
“And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. complained: or, were as it were complainers it displeased: Heb. it was evil in the ears of”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:14: anger, most, lord
“But the soul that doeth ought presumptuously, whether he be born in the land, or a stranger, the same reproacheth the LORD; and that soul shall be cut off from among his people. presumptuously: Heb. with an high hand”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:14: anger, reproach, lord
“Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Chushanrishathaim eight years. Mesopotamia: Heb. Aramnaharaim”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:14: anger, therefore, lord
“And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb. provoked: Heb. angered”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:14: provoked, anger, lord
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