Hosea

Main Divisions of The Book of Hosea

In Hosea 1-3, the faithless actions of Israel toward God are illustrated by the relationship between Hosea and his adultress wife, Gomer. The names of his children indicate the attitude of God toward Israel. The first is named "Jezreel" after the city which was the scene of Jehu's brutality and which signified that God would punish his people....

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Theme of The Book of Hosea

Main Theme - The apostasy of Israel. My people are bent on backsliding from Me. Though they call to the Most High, none at all exalt Him. "How can I give you up, Ephraim? How can I hand you over, Israel? . . . My heart churns within Me; my sympathy is stirred. . . "I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely, for My anger has turned...

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Hebrew Name and Meaning of The Book of Hosea

Hebrew Name - Hoshea "Salvation"...

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Hosea in the Picture Study Bible

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Greek Name of The Book of Hosea

Greek Name - Osee (Greek form of the Hebrew)...

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Summary of The Book of Hosea

The prophet Hosea had a real-life situation that God used to illustrate his problem with the nation of Israel. Hosea's adulterous wife had broken his heart, and this is exactly what the children of Israel had done to God when they played the harlot with other gods. Later when her adulterous affairs had led her to be sold on the slave block, Ho...

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Author of The Book of Hosea

Author - Hosea (According to Jewish Tradition)...

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Outline of The Book of Hosea

Quick Overview of Hosea. – – 1 – – Hosea's marriage to a harlot illustrates Israel and their sin – – 2 – – Israel suffers for their harlotry – – 3 – – Israel's future restoration – – 4 – – Ephraim's idolatry – – 5-6 – – God's chastisement and future mercy – – 7-13 – – the Lord's judgment upon Israel – – 14 – – the restoration of Israel....

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Date of The Book of Hosea

Date - 785 BC Approximately...

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Introduction to The Book of Hosea

Story of Hosea and his unfaithful wife, Gomer. Represents God's love and faithfulness and Israel's spiritual adultery. Israel will be judged and restored....

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