Hosea 4:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 4:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 4:2 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood. bl..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 4:2 — KJV
“By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood. blood: Heb. bloods”
— Hosea 4:2 (KJV)
Hosea 4:2 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 4:2
“And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground. blood: Heb. bloods”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:2: blood, heb, bloods
“And if a woman have an issue, and her issue in her flesh be blood, she shall be put apart seven days: and whosoever toucheth her shall be unclean until the even. put...: Heb. in her separation”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:2: blood, toucheth, heb
“That the cruelty done to the threescore and ten sons of Jerubbaal might come, and their blood be laid upon Abimelech their brother, which slew them; and upon the men of Shechem, which aided him in the killing of his brethren. aided...: Heb. strengthened his hands to kill”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:2: killing, blood, heb
“Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known. toucheth: Heb. smelleth”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:2: lying, toucheth, heb
“And afterward when David heard it, he said, I and my kingdom are guiltless before the LORD for ever from the blood of Abner the son of Ner: blood: Heb. bloods”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:2: blood, heb, bloods
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