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. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:16 — NIV
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Cross-References for Hosea 2:16
“For your Maker is your husband— the Lord Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth.”
Similar imagery of God as husband
“"'Return, faithless people,' declares the Lord, 'for I am your husband. I will choose you—one from a town and two from a clan—and bring you to Zion.'"”
God refers to himself as a husband to his people.
“I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.”
Metaphor of the church as a bride to Christ
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her”
Christ's relationship with the church is likened to marriage
“I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.”
The ultimate union of God and his people is described as a marriage.
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