Hosea 2:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 2:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 2:19 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lov..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:19 — KJV
“And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.”
— Hosea 2:19 (KJV)
Hosea 2:19 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 2:19
“Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:19: ever, yea, righteousness
“Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old. tender...: Heb. bowels”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:19: ever, lovingkindness, mercies
“With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:19: yea, righteousness, judgment
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:19: ever, righteousness, judgment
“But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:19: righteousness, judgment, lovingkindness
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