Hosea 7:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 7:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 7:5 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "In the day of our king the princes have made him sick with bottles of wine; he stretched out his hand with scorners. bot..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 7:5 — KJV
“In the day of our king the princes have made him sick with bottles of wine; he stretched out his hand with scorners. bottles...: or, heat through wine”
— Hosea 7:5 (KJV)
Hosea 7:5 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 7:5
“But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:5: day, king, made
“And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the LORD thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the LORD thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:5: day, stretched, hand
“So Amnon lay down, and made himself sick: and when the king was come to see him, Amnon said unto the king, I pray thee, let Tamar my sister come, and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat at her hand.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:5: king, made, sick
“And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. at a...: Heb. in his simplicity joints...: Heb. joints and the breastplate wounded: Heb. made sick”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:5: king, made, sick
“In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 7:5: day, king, made
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