Hosea 14:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 14:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 14:2 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we r..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 14:2 — KJV
“Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips. receive...: or, give good”
— Hosea 14:2 (KJV)
Hosea 14:2 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 14:2
“The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:2: take, lord, say
“And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:2: take, words, say
“Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:2: take, lord, away
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour unto the LORD; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:2: take, lord, away
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 14:2: take, lord, away
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