Hosea 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 2:14 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her. comfortably: or..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:14 — KJV
“Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her. comfortably: or, friendly: Heb. to her heart”
— Hosea 2:14 (KJV)
Hosea 2:14 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 2:14
“And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak friendly unto her, and to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father's house: and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him. friendly...: Heb. to her heart”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:14: bring, into, speak
“Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou go not forth, there will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be worse unto thee than all the evil that befell thee from thy youth until now. comfortably...: Heb. to the heart of thy servants”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:14: therefore, speak, comfortably
“Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. bring me: Heb. take for me offering: or, heave offering”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:14: bring, speak, heb
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: sheaf: or, handful: Heb. omer”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:14: bring, into, speak
“Because the LORD was not able to bring this people into the land which he sware unto them, therefore he hath slain them in the wilderness.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:14: therefore, bring, into
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