Hosea 6:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 6:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 6:9 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdnes..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 6:9 — KJV
“And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness. by...: Heb. with one shoulder, or, to Shechem lewdness: or, enormity”
— Hosea 6:9 (KJV)
Hosea 6:9 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 6:9
“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 6:9: priests, way, heb
“And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife. waited...: Heb. was before”
Shares key themes with Hosea 6:9: wait, way, heb
“For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent. language: Heb. lip consent: Heb. shoulder”
Shares key themes with Hosea 6:9: consent, heb, one
“And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 6:9: way, heb, shoulder
“That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. That...: Heb. If thou shalt”
Shares key themes with Hosea 6:9: way, heb, one
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