Hosea 7:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 7:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 7:10 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 7:10 — KJV
“And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this.”
— Hosea 7:10 (KJV)
Hosea 7:10 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 7:10
“Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:10: israel, return, lord
“And when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he went not, as at other times, to seek for enchantments, but he set his face toward the wilderness. to seek...: Heb. to the meeting of”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:10: israel, face, lord
“And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the LORD with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the LORD, and serve him only: and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:10: israel, return, lord
“Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:10: israel, lord, god
“Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:10: israel, face, lord
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