Hosea 9:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 9:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 9:16 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 9:16 — KJV
“Ephraim is smitten, their root is dried up, they shall bear no fruit: yea, though they bring forth, yet will I slay even the beloved fruit of their womb. the...: Heb. the desires”
— Hosea 9:16 (KJV)
Hosea 9:16 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 9:16
“Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins. they grow: Heb. they go on”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:16: root, fruit, yea
“And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall yet again take root downward, and bear fruit upward. remnant...: Heb. escaping of the house of Judah that remaineth”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:16: root, bear, fruit
“It was planted in a good soil by great waters, that it might bring forth branches, and that it might bear fruit, that it might be a goodly vine. soil: Heb. field”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:16: bear, fruit, bring
“And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. grass: Heb. tender grass”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:16: fruit, bring, forth
“Then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for three years.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 9:16: fruit, yea, bring
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