Hosea 12:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 12:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 12:4 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 12:4 — KJV
“Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us;”
— Hosea 12:4 (KJV)
Hosea 12:4 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 12:4
“Moreover Amaziah gathered Judah together, and made them captains over thousands, and captains over hundreds, according to the houses of their fathers, throughout all Judah and Benjamin: and he numbered them from twenty years old and above, and found them three hundred thousand choice men, able to go forth to war, that could handle spear and shield.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:4: yea, over, made
“And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:4: over, made, found
“And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:4: yea, wept, made
“And it came to pass, when the angel of the LORD spake these words unto all the children of Israel, that the people lifted up their voice, and wept.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:4: angel, wept, spake
“Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:4: yea, over, made
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