Hosea 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 4:1 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, beca..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 4:1 — KJV
“Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.”
— Hosea 4:1 (KJV)
Hosea 4:1 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 4:1
“And say unto the Ammonites, Hear the word of the Lord GOD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou saidst, Aha, against my sanctuary, when it was profaned; and against the land of Israel, when it was desolate; and against the house of Judah, when they went into captivity;”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:1: hear, word, lord
“Hear this word that the LORD hath spoken against you, O children of Israel, against the whole family which I brought up from the land of Egypt, saying,”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:1: hear, word, lord
“And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them? discourage: Heb. break”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:1: hear, lord, children
“And I commanded you at that time, saying, The LORD your God hath given you this land to possess it: ye shall pass over armed before your brethren the children of Israel, all that are meet for the war. meet...: Heb. sons of power”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:1: lord, children, israel
“Hear therefore, O Israel, and observe to do it; that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:1: hear, lord, israel
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