Hosea 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 2:5 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For their mother hath played the harlot: she that conceived them hath done shamefully: for she said, I will go after my ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:5 — KJV
“For their mother hath played the harlot: she that conceived them hath done shamefully: for she said, I will go after my lovers, that give me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, mine oil and my drink. drink: Heb. drinks”
— Hosea 2:5 (KJV)
Hosea 2:5 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 2:5
“And the LORD hath done to him, as he spake by me: for the LORD hath rent the kingdom out of thine hand, and given it to thy neighbour, even to David: to him: or, for himself me: Heb. mine hand”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:5: hath, done, give
“Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment, hath not...: Heb. hath not pledged the pledge, or, taken to pledge”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:5: hath, give, bread
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:5: done, water, mine
“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:5: hath, played, harlot
“And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments. commandments: Heb. words”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:5: bread, water, drink
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