Hosea 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 3:1 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 3:1 — KJV
“Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine. of wine: Heb. of grapes”
— Hosea 3:1 (KJV)
Hosea 3:1 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 3:1
“And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 3:1: then, lord, children
“And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 3:1: lord, toward, children
“When thou takest the sum of the children of Israel after their number, then shall they give every man a ransom for his soul unto the LORD, when thou numberest them; that there be no plague among them, when thou numberest them. their number: Heb. them that are to be numbered”
Shares key themes with Hosea 3:1: then, lord, children
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a woman have conceived seed, and born a man child: then she shall be unclean seven days; according to the days of the separation for her infirmity shall she be unclean.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 3:1: then, woman, according
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land which I give you, then shall the land keep a sabbath unto the LORD. keep: Heb. rest”
Shares key themes with Hosea 3:1: then, lord, children
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