Hosea 8:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 8:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 8:3 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 8:3 — KJV
“Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him.”
— Hosea 8:3 (KJV)
Hosea 8:3 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 8:3
“Therefore it shall come to pass, that as all good things are come upon you, which the LORD your God promised you; so shall the LORD bring upon you all evil things, until he have destroyed you from off this good land which the LORD your God hath given you.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:3: hath, off, thing
“He hath cut off in his fierce anger all the horn of Israel: he hath drawn back his right hand from before the enemy, and he burned against Jacob like a flaming fire, which devoureth round about.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:3: israel, hath, off
“The Lord hath cast off his altar, he hath abhorred his sanctuary, he hath given up into the hand of the enemy the walls of her palaces; they have made a noise in the house of the LORD, as in the day of a solemn feast. given up: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:3: hath, cast, off
“The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the LORD, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:3: israel, hath, cast
“And I said unto them, Whosoever hath any gold, let them break it off. So they gave it me: then I cast it into the fire, and there came out this calf.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:3: hath, cast, off
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