Hosea 9:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 9:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 9:14 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Give them, O LORD: what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts. miscarrying: Heb. that casteth the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 9:14 — KJV
“Give them, O LORD: what wilt thou give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts. miscarrying: Heb. that casteth the fruit”
— Hosea 9:14 (KJV)
Hosea 9:14 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 9:14
“All the best of the oil, and all the best of the wine, and of the wheat, the firstfruits of them which they shall offer unto the LORD, them have I given thee. best: Heb. fat”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:14: give, lord, heb
“And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee. in goods: or, for good body: Heb. belly”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:14: give, lord, heb
“And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath given thee, in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee: body: Heb. belly”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:14: give, lord, heb
“And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head. a man...: Heb. seed of men”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:14: give, lord, wilt
“Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? body: Heb. belly”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:14: give, lord, heb
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