Hosea 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 2:7 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And she shall follow after her lovers, but she shall not overtake them; and she shall seek them, but shall not find them..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:7 — KJV
“And she shall follow after her lovers, but she shall not overtake them; and she shall seek them, but shall not find them: then shall she say, I will go and return to my first husband; for then was it better with me than now.”
— Hosea 2:7 (KJV)
Hosea 2:7 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 2:7
“And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:7: follow, after, overtake
“And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:7: after, seek, then
“Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them?”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:7: after, say, first
“And I thought to advertise thee, saying, Buy it before the inhabitants, and before the elders of my people. If thou wilt redeem it, redeem it: but if thou wilt not redeem it, then tell me, that I may know: for there is none to redeem it beside thee; and I am after thee. And he said, I will redeem it. I thought...: Heb. I said, I will reveal in thine ear”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:7: after, then, say
“Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:7: then, husband, better
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