Hosea 3:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 3:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 3:3 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be for anothe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 3:3 — KJV
“And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be for another man: so will I also be for thee.”
— Hosea 3:3 (KJV)
Hosea 3:3 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 3:3
“And they shall burn thine houses with fire, and execute judgments upon thee in the sight of many women: and I will cause thee to cease from playing the harlot, and thou also shalt give no hire any more.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 3:3: shalt, many, play
“They say, If a man put away his wife, and she go from him, and become another man's, shall he return unto her again? shall not that land be greatly polluted? but thou hast played the harlot with many lovers; yet return again to me, saith the LORD. They say: Heb. Saying”
Shares key themes with Hosea 3:3: many, play, harlot
“The LORD said also unto me in the days of Josiah the king, Hast thou seen that which backsliding Israel hath done? she is gone up upon every high mountain and under every green tree, and there hath played the harlot.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 3:3: days, play, harlot
“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 3:3: play, harlot, also
“Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee. make suit...: Heb. intreat thy face”
Shares key themes with Hosea 3:3: shalt, many, also
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