Hosea 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 4:9 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings. punis..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 4:9 — KJV
“And there shall be, like people, like priest: and I will punish them for their ways, and reward them their doings. punish: Heb. visit upon reward: Heb. cause to return”
— Hosea 4:9 (KJV)
Hosea 4:9 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 4:9
“And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man and his house. punish: Heb. visit upon”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:9: people, priest, punish
“The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him. punish: Heb. visit upon”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:9: punish, ways, doings
“After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became one of the priests of the high places. made...: Heb. returned and made consecrated...: Heb. filled his hand”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:9: people, priest, heb
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:9: people, priest, heb
“O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. Execute: Heb. Judge”
Shares key themes with Hosea 4:9: like, doings, heb
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