Hosea 4:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 4:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 4:4 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 4:4 — KJV
“Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.”
— Hosea 4:4 (KJV)
Hosea 4:4 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 4:4
“Now therefore let not Hezekiah deceive you, nor persuade you on this manner, neither yet believe him: for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people out of mine hand, and out of the hand of my fathers: how much less shall your God deliver you out of mine hand?”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:4: yet, let, nor
“Now while he was not yet gone back, he said, Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a reward, and let him go.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:4: yet, let, nor
“And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down? asked...: Heb. asking asked us tenor: Heb. mouth could...: Heb. knowing could we know”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:4: yet, nor, another
“As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:4: yet, let, people
“And the LORD said unto him, Away, get thee down, and thou shalt come up, thou, and Aaron with thee: but let not the priests and the people break through to come up unto the LORD, lest he break forth upon them.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:4: let, people, priest
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