Hosea 4:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 4:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 4:12 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "My people ask counsel at their stocks, and their staff declareth unto them: for the spirit of whoredoms hath caused them..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 4:12 — KJV
“My people ask counsel at their stocks, and their staff declareth unto them: for the spirit of whoredoms hath caused them to err, and they have gone a whoring from under their God.”
— Hosea 4:12 (KJV)
Hosea 4:12 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 4:12
“And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:12: spirit, hath, under
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:12: people, spirit, hath
“And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:12: people, hath, caused
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. trouble: Heb. weariness that...: Heb. that hath found us”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:12: people, hath, err
“With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. With...: that is, With God”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:12: counsel, hath, under
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