Hosea 9:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 9:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 9:1 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people: for thou hast gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 9:1 — KJV
“Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people: for thou hast gone a whoring from thy God, thou hast loved a reward upon every cornfloor. upon: or, in, etc”
— Hosea 9:1 (KJV)
Hosea 9:1 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 9:1
“And the children of Benjamin went out against the people, and were drawn away from the city; and they began to smite of the people, and kill, as at other times, in the highways, of which one goeth up to the house of God, and the other to Gibeah in the field, about thirty men of Israel. to smite...: Heb. to smite of the people wounded as at, etc the house...: or, Bethel”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:1: israel, other, people
“And Joab said, As God liveth, unless thou hadst spoken, surely then in the morning the people had gone up every one from following his brother. in the...: Heb. from the morning gone...: or, gone away”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:1: other, people, gone
“Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Oh that...: Heb. Who will give salvation, etc”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:1: rejoice, israel, people
“And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:1: israel, other, god
“Be merciful, O LORD, unto thy people Israel, whom thou hast redeemed, and lay not innocent blood unto thy people of Israel's charge. And the blood shall be forgiven them. unto thy people of: Heb. in the midst, etc”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:1: israel, people, hast
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