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Hosea 7:1

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 7:1 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Hosea 7:1 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they co..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Hosea 7:1 — KJV

When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was discovered, and the wickedness of Samaria: for they commit falsehood; and the thief cometh in, and the troop of robbers spoileth without. wickedness: Heb. evils spoileth: Heb. strippeth

Hosea 7:1 (KJV)

Hosea 7:1 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.

God's relentless loveRestoration after unfaithfulnessReturning to the LordHealing backslidingKnowing God
Explore the full Book of Hosea — all 14 chapters

Cross-References for Hosea 7:1

Then it shall be, if ought be committed by ignorance without the knowledge of the congregation, that all the congregation shall offer one young bullock for a burnt offering, for a sweet savour unto the LORD, with his meat offering, and his drink offering, according to the manner, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering. without...: Heb. from the eyes manner: or, ordinance

Shares key themes with Hosea 7:1: then, commit, without

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 7:1: israel, then, commit

Now when all this was finished, all Israel that were present went out to the cities of Judah, and brake the images in pieces, and cut down the groves, and threw down the high places and the altars out of all Judah and Benjamin, in Ephraim also and Manasseh, until they had utterly destroyed them all. Then all the children of Israel returned, every man to his possession, into their own cities. present: Heb. found images: Heb. statues until...: Heb. until to make an end

Shares key themes with Hosea 7:1: israel, then, ephraim

Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity. men...: Heb. men of heart

Shares key themes with Hosea 7:1: iniquity, wickedness, commit

Then said he unto me, The iniquity of the house of Israel and Judah is exceeding great, and the land is full of blood, and the city full of perverseness: for they say, The LORD hath forsaken the earth, and the LORD seeth not. full of blood: Heb. filled with, etc perverseness: or, wresting of judgment

Shares key themes with Hosea 7:1: israel, then, iniquity

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey