Hosea 8:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 8:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 8:13 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of mine offerings, and eat it; but the LORD accepteth them not; now will he reme..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 8:13 — KJV
“They sacrifice flesh for the sacrifices of mine offerings, and eat it; but the LORD accepteth them not; now will he remember their iniquity, and visit their sins: they shall return to Egypt. They sacrifice...: or, In the sacrifices of mine offerings they, etc”
— Hosea 8:13 (KJV)
Hosea 8:13 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 8:13
“And thou shalt offer thy burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of the LORD thy God: and the blood of thy sacrifices shall be poured out upon the altar of the LORD thy God, and thou shalt eat the flesh.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:13: sacrifice, flesh, sacrifices
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:13: sacrifice, flesh, sacrifices
“Thus saith the LORD unto this people, Thus have they loved to wander, they have not refrained their feet, therefore the LORD doth not accept them; he will now remember their iniquity, and visit their sins.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:13: lord, now, remember
“And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:13: mine, lord, now
“And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:13: sacrifice, flesh, offerings
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