Hosea 5:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 5:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 5:7 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They have dealt treacherously against the LORD: for they have begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 5:7 — KJV
“They have dealt treacherously against the LORD: for they have begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them with their portions.”
— Hosea 5:7 (KJV)
Hosea 5:7 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 5:7
“But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:7: against, lord, children
“And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD. now: Heb. then”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:7: against, lord, children
“Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them?”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:7: against, lord, children
“Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a great stone unto me this day. transgressed: or, dealt treacherously”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:7: dealt, treacherously, against
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. accept: Heb. smell abiding: Heb. cleaving”
Shares key themes with Hosea 5:7: against, lord, children
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