Hosea 5:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 5:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 5:6 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the LORD; but they shall not find him; he hath withdrawn hi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 5:6 — KJV
“They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the LORD; but they shall not find him; he hath withdrawn himself from them.”
— Hosea 5:6 (KJV)
Hosea 5:6 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 5:6
“And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:6: flocks, herds, lord
“For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof. noise: or, multitude”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:6: herds, lord, hath
“And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:6: flocks, lord, find
“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:6: flocks, herds, lord
“And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have. their trade...: Heb. they are men of cattle”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:6: flocks, herds, hath
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