Hosea 13:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 13:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 13:13 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 13:13 — KJV
“The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of the breaking forth of children. long: Heb. a time”
— Hosea 13:13 (KJV)
Hosea 13:13 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 13:13
“So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it of a long time in such sort as it was written.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:13: come, should, long
“I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once. devour: Heb. swallow, or, sup up”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:13: travailing, woman, long
“And Ishmael the son of Nethaniah went forth from Mizpah to meet them, weeping all along as he went: and it came to pass, as he met them, he said unto them, Come to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam. weeping...: Heb. in going and weeping”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:13: come, son, long
“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:13: woman, come, son
“And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage: in...: Heb. to morrow”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:13: come, son, heb
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