It is truly an amazing book and, like all of the books of the bible, the holy spirit always rewards the diligent student. Martin collins, reminding us that hosea has sometimes been referred to as the deathbed prophet of israel, nevertheless assures us that the end of the book is filled with hope and a happy conclusion. See more ideas about book of hosea, bible verses, word of god. In this book, hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and warns them of the tragic consequences to follow. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. Kjv bible verses from hosea offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the words. Hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk. The word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah, and during the reign of jeroboam son of jehoash king of israel.
Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy offers a few glimpses into his life. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government. Gomer gomer was the wife of the prophet hosea 8th century bc, mentioned in the hebrew bibles book of hosea. Per matthew 17 and malachi 4 i think the event was the death of john the baptist. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Like the book of amos, the book of hosea is addressed to the people of the northern kingdom israel. In fact it seems the entire book of hosea is just a part of that prophecy. Hosea is the first book of the twelve minor prophets. Hosea wrote this book to remind the israelitesand usthat ours is a loving god whose loyalty to his covenant.
Both hosea and amos help us see how israel is an example of this. The global message of hosea hosea in redemptive history. Hosea 1 niv the word of the lord that came to hosea bible. The prophet foresees gods punishment for the unfaithful covenant partner, but knows that gods last word is always hope 2. Dennis phd, northwestern university is ceo of crossway, formerly called. Hoseas wife and children when the lord began to speak through hosea, the lord said to him, go, marry a promiscuous woman and have children with her, for like an adulterous wife this land is guilty of. Some of those teachings pertain to the role of jesus christ in his life here on earth. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets.
Set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the. Hosea 5, new international version niv the bible app. And his name is related to the name joshua, which means salvation. Let us own and love as brethren, all whom the lord seems to put among his children, and encourage them in that they have received mercy.
We hope that you find the hosea summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of hosea. In most of the book, hosea says that israel will have death and illness. Jun 24, 2016 the book of hosea was likely written between 755 and 725 b. In this book, hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and. Hoseas primary audience was ephraim another name for the northern kingdom, israel, which is mentioned 35 times in the book. Yahweh said to hosea, go, marry a whore, and get children with a whore. Throughout the book, the prophet speaks to the people of israel about the critical situation that developed during the. Intro to hosea biblica the international bible society. The covenant was rooted in gods love for his people just like a marriage.
Throughout the book you will see that he refers to israel and ephraim. Often, we do not recognize the derivation of these bible names, but this prophets name would be joseph in english. The book of hosea was written in the northern kingdom of israel in the eighth century bc, during the reign of jeroboam ii 786746 bc. Israel is the lords bride, but israel has instead joined itself to baal, the false god worshiped in syriapalestine. Hosea sees sin not as disobedience to gods commands, but as an affront to gods love. Hosea watch our read scripture video on the book of hosea, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Hosea said that god was going to punish his people. It is the same message that many of the prophets gave before the exile.
Its fourteen chapters contain both a warning concerning future events and an interpretation of these events meanings. When the lord began to speak through hosea, the lord said. When this is true it all too easily leads to compromise, selfish ambition, and lack of integrity in ones personal activities and dealings. Highlights from the book of hosea watchtower online library. The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hosea s position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of his message. The lord has yoked himself to israel in the most intimate way, likened to the most.
The book of hosea is one of the books of the hebrew bible. The book of hosea stands first in the order of the socalled minor prophets in common english bibles, as well as in the ancient hebrew and septuagint texts. Nov 6, 2017 bible journaling examples from the book of hosea. Hosea began his mission in a period of prosperity, the last years of jeroboam ii 783743 b. Jerome specified that one of the divisions of the jews sacred books was the book of the twelve prophets, which evidently included the book of hosea to fill out the number 12. Abstract the book of hosea portrays the dangers of the observance of religious ceremony without genuine devotion and commitment to the lord. But he is not able to cure you, not able to heal your sores. But because gods mercy and covenant love are more powerful than israels sin, hosea also announces hope for the future of israel after the exile. Hosea with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of hosea too many cooks in the religious kitchen bad priests posted on july 25, 20 by virgowriter when i was a server, i worked at a few restaurants.
Israel is the lords bride, but israel has instead joined itself to. Hosea continues to pursueat times gomer would return to the safety and comfort of hosea but would leave him again. These twelve prophets are comprised in one single book in the hebrew bible and are called the twelve. It is offered as a prophetic oracle as well as a narrative history. The concept of sowing and reaping, found at galatians 6. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. In the book of hosea, god sends hosea to israel during king jeroboam iis reign to admonish. The book of hosea or hosea is a biblical text that forms a part of the jewish bible tanakh, and is included in the section of minor prophets.
Under the rulership of jeroboam ii, there is material prosperity in israel, but that wanes soon after his death. The incredible scandal of gods perfect love found in hosea. Hosea 1 the word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah, and during the reign of jeroboam son of jehoash king of israel. The book reveals the personality of the prophet, an emotional man who in a moment could swing from violent anger to the deepest tenderness. Watch our read scripture video on the book of hosea, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Watch our overview video on the book of hosea, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of hosea, the first of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, considered as one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. What follows is a period of unrest and political instability. Hosea his name meaning to save, salvation is the first of the socalled minor prophets. You can find the best commentary on hosea for you using the tools on the right side. Hosea poster by bible project youth ministry resources bible. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. Whether hosea himself authored the book that preserves his prophecies is not known. Download the bible projects read scripture video on the book of hosea, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Ephraim was the largest tribe in israel and sometimes the whole nation was referred to as ephraim. Unfailing love changes everything member book bible study. Old testament of the bible cliffsnotes study guides book. Hosea was a young preacher in the nation of israel, the northern kingdom, and he was a. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare and pure gem.
Hosea 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to hosea. Hosea was a prophet who lived and prophesied just before the destruction of israel in 722 bc. The book of hosea was likely written between 755 and 725 b. Hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god, and warns them of the tragic consequences to follow. Despite the glaring words of death and destruction, hosea ended his message with a whisper, as he pleaded for israel to return to god, who waits with open arms. Set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than yahweh. Minor hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk zephaniah haggai zechariah malachi. The book of hoseaits a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story. Scholars agree that the prophetic books in the hebrew bible contain writings. Hosea, an oldtestament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration. Powerful love overcomes rebellion in the book of hosea. Hosea the bible project videos hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god, and warns them of the tragic consequences to follow. The book of hosea is a loose collection of the prophets oracles.
Two looks at israels covenant failure bibleproject. Hence the symbolic names of hoseas children and their later renaming 1. Book of hosea of the old testament your bible quotes. True worship has all but disappeared from the northern tentribe kingdom of israel. Some of the most significant prophecies in the bible, about israel and its endtime affairs, are to be found within this book.
According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii c. A top level leviticus curse to last 2000 years followed by the year day of jezreel. The harpercollins study bible supplies headings for the book as follows. The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hoseas position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of his message. Hosea, a prophet from the northern kingdom, preached in his homeland, which he addresses as israel, jacob or, frequently, ephraim. The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha cf. Hosea, the son of beeri, prophesied for quite some time, from 785 to 725 b. Free bible resources, bible videos, and bible study tools. May 02, 2020 hosea is the only prophet of israel who left any written prophecies which were recorded during the later years of his life. Gomer gomer was the wife of the prophet hosea 8th century bc, mentioned in the hebrew bible s book of hosea. The book of hosea is a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story. Hosea 62 is a part of the day of jezreel prophecy from hosea 1.
147 1510 1413 1289 1517 189 85 298 42 1152 341 967 30 1138 774 866 1186 1073 1000 1378 1172 173 93 162 922 256 8 1465 950 788 1263 1323 618 224 1137 25 884