Hosea 12:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 12:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 12:5 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 12:5 — KJV
“Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.”
— Hosea 12:5 (KJV)
Hosea 12:5 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 12:5
“And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims. Baale: or, Baalah, that is, Kirjathjearim whose name...: or, at which the name, even the name of the LORD of hosts, was called upon”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:5: even, lord, god
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:5: even, lord, god
“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:5: even, lord, god
“Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house of David thy servant be established before thee.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:5: even, lord, god
“Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:5: even, lord, god
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