Hosea 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 2:16 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it shall be at that day, saith the LORD, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali. Ishi: that i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:16 — KJV
“And it shall be at that day, saith the LORD, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali. Ishi: that is, My husband Baali: that is, My lord”
— Hosea 2:16 (KJV)
Hosea 2:16 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 2:16
“Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it shall no more be called Tophet, nor the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of slaughter: for they shall bury in Tophet, till there be no place.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:16: day, saith, lord
“Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:16: day, saith, lord
“If thou shalt keep all these commandments to do them, which I command thee this day, to love the LORD thy God, and to walk ever in his ways; then shalt thou add three cities more for thee, beside these three:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:16: day, lord, shalt
“And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:16: day, lord, shalt
“And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:16: day, lord, shalt
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