Hosea 8:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 8:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 8:8 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel wherein is no pleasure." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 8:8 — KJV
“Israel is swallowed up: now shall they be among the Gentiles as a vessel wherein is no pleasure.”
— Hosea 8:8 (KJV)
Hosea 8:8 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 8:8
“Is this man Coniah a despised broken idol? is he a vessel wherein is no pleasure? wherefore are they cast out, he and his seed, and are cast into a land which they know not?”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:8: now, vessel, wherein
“And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:8: israel, now, vessel
“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 8:8: israel, now, among
“Now the name of the Israelite that was slain, even that was slain with the Midianitish woman, was Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a chief house among the Simeonites. chief...: Heb. house of a father”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:8: israel, now, among
“Defile not therefore the land which ye shall inhabit, wherein I dwell: for I the LORD dwell among the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 8:8: israel, among, wherein
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