Hosea 5:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 5:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 5:12 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore will I be unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as rottenness. rottenness: or, a worm" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 5:12 — KJV
“Therefore will I be unto Ephraim as a moth, and to the house of Judah as rottenness. rottenness: or, a worm”
— Hosea 5:12 (KJV)
Hosea 5:12 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 5:12
“Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:12: ephraim, house, judah
“And the man departed out of the city from Bethlehemjudah to sojourn where he could find a place: and he came to mount Ephraim to the house of Micah, as he journeyed. as he...: Heb. in making his way”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:12: ephraim, house, judah
“And he said unto him, We are passing from Bethlehemjudah toward the side of mount Ephraim; from thence am I: and I went to Bethlehemjudah, but I am now going to the house of the LORD; and there is no man that receiveth me to house. receiveth: Heb. gathereth”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:12: ephraim, house, judah
“Therefore now let your hands be strengthened, and be ye valiant: for your master Saul is dead, and also the house of Judah have anointed me king over them. be ye...: Heb. be ye the sons of valour”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:12: therefore, house, judah
“But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:12: moth, house, judah
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