Hosea 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 2:9 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:9 — KJV
“Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover my wool and my flax given to cover her nakedness. recover: or, take away”
— Hosea 2:9 (KJV)
Hosea 2:9 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 2:9
“Thine ox shall be slain before thine eyes, and thou shalt not eat thereof: thine ass shall be violently taken away from before thy face, and shall not be restored to thee: thy sheep shall be given unto thine enemies, and thou shalt have none to rescue them. shall not...: Heb. shall not return to thee”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:9: return, take, away
“And Jehoash the son of Jehoahaz took again out of the hand of Benhadad the son of Hazael the cities, which he had taken out of the hand of Jehoahaz his father by war. Three times did Joash beat him, and recovered the cities of Israel. took...: Heb. returned and took”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:9: return, take, time
“As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time. their lives...: Chaldee, a prolonging in life was given them”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:9: take, away, time
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat is taken away from off the sacrifice of peace offerings; and the priest shall burn it upon the altar for a sweet savour unto the LORD; and the priest shall make an atonement for him, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:9: take, away, thereof
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:9: take, away, thereof
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