Hosea 13:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 13:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 13:1 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 13:1 — KJV
“When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.”
— Hosea 13:1 (KJV)
Hosea 13:1 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 13:1
“And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:1: himself, israel, baal
“And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead? vex: Heb. do hurt”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:1: spake, himself, died
“Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. made...: Heb. strengthened himself”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:1: himself, israel, died
“Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. made speed: Heb. strengthened himself”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:1: himself, israel, died
“And the battle increased that day: howbeit the king of Israel stayed himself up in his chariot against the Syrians until the even: and about the time of the sun going down he died.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:1: himself, israel, died
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