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The Story of Hosea
Also: Hosea (Kiswahili)
Prophet to Israel whose marriage to Gomer pictured the LORD's faithful love for unfaithful Israel.
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Introduction
Hosea son of Beeri prophesied in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah of Judah and Jeroboam of Israel. The LORD told him to marry Gomer as a sign of Israel's unfaithfulness. Hosea 1:1–3
He was told to love her again, as the LORD loves Israel. Hosea 3:1–3
Told in: Hosea
Life at a glance
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Follow the life of Hosea
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Marriage to Gomer
Hosea marries Gomer, and their children are given names carrying God's message.
Love her again
The LORD tells Hosea to love his wife again, as the LORD loves Israel.
Mentioned across the Bible
Later passages that recall, mention or interpret Hosea. These are not new events in the person’s lifetime.
Teaching or quotation mentioning them
- Romans 9:25–26 — Paul quotes Hosea.
Family and relationships
- GomerWifeHosea 1:3
Books associated with Hosea
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Themes and study
Study prompts written by BibleKenya editors. They are not Scripture.
LoveFaithfulness
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