Hosea 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 2:17 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be remembered by their name." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:17 — KJV
“For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be remembered by their name.”
— Hosea 2:17 (KJV)
Hosea 2:17 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 2:17
“And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts, that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered: and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:17: names, more, remembered
“And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him, Call her name Loruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away. Loruhamah: that is, Not having obtained mercy no...: Heb. not add any more to but...: or, that I should altogether pardon them”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:17: take, away, more
“And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? Jacob: that is, A supplanter”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:17: take, away, name
“And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:17: take, names, name
“Take ye the sum of all the congregation of the children of Israel, after their families, by the house of their fathers, with the number of their names, every male by their polls;”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:17: take, names, name
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