Hosea 4:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 4:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 4:7 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 4:7 — KJV
“As they were increased, so they sinned against me: therefore will I change their glory into shame.”
— Hosea 4:7 (KJV)
Hosea 4:7 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 4:7
“Therefore the people came to Moses, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD, and against thee; pray unto the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us. And Moses prayed for the people.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:7: sinned, against, therefore
“And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:7: sinned, against, therefore
“Then ye answered and said unto me, We have sinned against the LORD, we will go up and fight, according to all that the LORD our God commanded us. And when ye had girded on every man his weapons of war, ye were ready to go up into the hill.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:7: sinned, against, into
“Therefore the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he sold them into the hand of Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia: and the children of Israel served Chushanrishathaim eight years. Mesopotamia: Heb. Aramnaharaim”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:7: against, therefore, into
“Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar. Jerubbaal: that is, Let Baal plead Jerubbesheth: that is, Let the shameful thing plead”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:7: against, therefore, shame
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