Hosea 14:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 14:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 14:1 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "O Israel, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 14:1 — KJV
“O Israel, return unto the LORD thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity.”
— Hosea 14:1 (KJV)
Hosea 14:1 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 14:1
“Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the LORD thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:1: lord, god, hast
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel; hands: Heb. hand feet: Heb. foot heart: Heb. soul”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:1: israel, lord, god
“He hath not beheld iniquity in Jacob, neither hath he seen perverseness in Israel: the LORD his God is with him, and the shout of a king is among them.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:1: israel, lord, god
“Thou shalt also consider in thine heart, that, as a man chasteneth his son, so the LORD thy God chasteneth thee.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:1: lord, god, hast
“I prayed therefore unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, destroy not thy people and thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:1: lord, god, hast
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