Hosea 8:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 8:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 8:14 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 8:14 — KJV
“For Israel hath forgotten his Maker, and buildeth temples; and Judah hath multiplied fenced cities: but I will send a fire upon his cities, and it shall devour the palaces thereof.”
— Hosea 8:14 (KJV)
Hosea 8:14 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 8:14
“But I will send a fire on the wall of Gaza, which shall devour the palaces thereof:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:14: send, fire, devour
“But I will send a fire on the wall of Tyrus, which shall devour the palaces thereof.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:14: send, fire, devour
“But I will send a fire upon Judah, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:14: judah, send, fire
“After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself. to win...: Heb. to break them up”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:14: judah, fenced, cities
“But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:14: fire, devour, palaces
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