Hosea 8:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 8:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 8:1 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle against the house of the LORD, because they have transgressed my..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 8:1 — KJV
“Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle against the house of the LORD, because they have transgressed my covenant, and trespassed against my law. thy: Heb. the roof of thy”
— Hosea 8:1 (KJV)
Hosea 8:1 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.
Cross-References for Hosea 8:1
“Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the LORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers: if: Heb. because”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:1: come, lord, because
“And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. to turn...: Heb. revolt against the LORD”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:1: against, house, lord
“And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice;”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:1: against, lord, because
“And the three hundred blew the trumpets, and the LORD set every man's sword against his fellow, even throughout all the host: and the host fled to Bethshittah in Zererath, and to the border of Abelmeholah, unto Tabbath. in: or, toward border: Heb. lip”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:1: set, trumpet, against
“And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? manner: Heb. law”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:1: come, house, lord
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