Hosea 13:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 13:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 13:3 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore they shall be as the morning cloud, and as the early dew that passeth away, as the chaff that is driven with t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 13:3 — KJV
“Therefore they shall be as the morning cloud, and as the early dew that passeth away, as the chaff that is driven with the whirlwind out of the floor, and as the smoke out of the chimney.”
— Hosea 13:3 (KJV)
Hosea 13:3 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 13:3
“O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away. goodness: or, mercy, or, kindness”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:3: morning, cloud, early
“Therefore Abimelech rose early in the morning, and called all his servants, and told all these things in their ears: and the men were sore afraid.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:3: therefore, morning, early
“And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:3: morning, early, away
“Terrors are turned upon me: they pursue my soul as the wind: and my welfare passeth away as a cloud. my soul: Heb. my principal one”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:3: cloud, passeth, away
“As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 13:3: away, driven, smoke
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