Hosea 12:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 12:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 12:8 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 12:8 — KJV
“And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin. in all...: or, all my labours suffice me not: he shall have punishment of iniquity in whom is sin that: Heb. which”
— Hosea 12:8 (KJV)
Hosea 12:8 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 12:8
“In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:8: found, none, iniquity
“And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. are here: Heb. are found iniquity: or, punishment”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:8: found, iniquity, punishment
“When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel's sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son? care: Heb. business”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:8: found, find, sin
“For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. until...: Heb. to find his iniquity to hate”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:8: found, find, iniquity
“Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. all...: Heb. all of them which...: or, what days they should be fashioned”
Shares key themes with Hosea 12:8: yet, substance, none
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