Hosea 12:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 12:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 12:2 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 12:2 — KJV
“The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him. punish: Heb. visit upon”
— Hosea 12:2 (KJV)
Hosea 12:2 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 12:2
“But I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings, saith the LORD: and I will kindle a fire in the forest thereof, and it shall devour all things round about it. punish: Heb. visit upon”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:2: lord, punish, according
“Mine anger was kindled against the shepherds, and I punished the goats: for the LORD of hosts hath visited his flock the house of Judah, and hath made them as his goodly horse in the battle. punished: Heb. visited upon”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:2: lord, hath, judah
“Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight. in...: Heb. before his eyes”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:2: lord, hath, according
“Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets. by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:2: lord, judah, according
“Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight. in...: Heb. before his eyes”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:2: lord, hath, according
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