Hosea 7:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 7:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 7:12 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "When they shall go, I will spread my net upon them; I will bring them down as the fowls of the heaven; I will chastise t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 7:12 — KJV
“When they shall go, I will spread my net upon them; I will bring them down as the fowls of the heaven; I will chastise them, as their congregation hath heard.”
— Hosea 7:12 (KJV)
Hosea 7:12 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 7:12
“Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:12: bring, congregation, hath
“For Solomon had made a brasen scaffold, of five cubits long, and five cubits broad, and three cubits high, and had set it in the midst of the court: and upon it he stood, and kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven, long...: Heb. the length thereof, etc”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:12: spread, down, heaven
“For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:12: net, bring, down
“And I will spread my net upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare, and I will bring him to Babylon, and will plead with him there for his trespass that he hath trespassed against me.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:12: spread, net, bring
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:12: bring, heaven, hath
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