Hosea 4:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 4:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 4:13 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burn incense upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms, because..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 4:13 — KJV
“They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burn incense upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms, because the shadow thereof is good: therefore your daughters shall commit whoredom, and your spouses shall commit adultery.”
— Hosea 4:13 (KJV)
Hosea 4:13 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 4:13
“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:13: under, shadow, good
“And he sacrificed and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:13: sacrifice, burn, incense
“He sacrificed also and burnt incense in the high places, and on the hills, and under every green tree.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:13: sacrifice, burn, incense
“Your iniquities, and the iniquities of your fathers together, saith the LORD, which have burned incense upon the mountains, and blasphemed me upon the hills: therefore will I measure their former work into their bosom.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:13: mountains, burn, incense
“Therefore they sacrifice unto their net, and burn incense unto their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their meat plenteous. plenteous: or, dainty: Heb. fat”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:13: sacrifice, burn, incense
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