Hosea 8:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 8:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 8:2 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Israel shall cry unto me, My God, we know thee." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 8:2 — KJV
“Israel shall cry unto me, My God, we know thee.”
— Hosea 8:2 (KJV)
Hosea 8:2 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 8:2
“And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the bondage.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:2: israel, cry, god
“I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:2: israel, god, know
“That your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:2: israel, god, know
“The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,)”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:2: israel, god, know
“And they said, If ye send away the ark of the God of Israel, send it not empty; but in any wise return him a trespass offering: then ye shall be healed, and it shall be known to you why his hand is not removed from you.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:2: israel, god, know
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