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Old TestamentHosea · Chapter 4

Hosea 4:16

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 4:16 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Hosea 4:16 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the LORD will feed them as a lamb in a large place." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Hosea 4:16 — KJV

For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the LORD will feed them as a lamb in a large place.

Hosea 4:16 (KJV)

Hosea 4:16 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.

God's relentless loveRestoration after unfaithfulnessReturning to the LordHealing backslidingKnowing God
Explore the full Book of Hosea — all 14 chapters

Cross-References for Hosea 4:16

Therefore now flee thou to thy place: I thought to promote thee unto great honour; but, lo, the LORD hath kept thee back from honour.

Shares key themes with Hosea 4:16: back, now, lord

And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.

Shares key themes with Hosea 4:16: israel, now, lord

Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.

Shares key themes with Hosea 4:16: back, backsliding, now

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 4:16: israel, back, backsliding

And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.

Shares key themes with Hosea 4:16: israel, back, backsliding

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey