Who was Hosea in the Bible?

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

⭐Roles of Hosea in the bible

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👪 Children

Lo-Ammi

Lo-Ruhama

👼 Date of birth

-783

Place of birth

Kingdom of Israel

Place of death

Safed


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Summary

Hosea was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. He was active during the reign of four different kings of Israel and is considered one of the twelve minor prophets. He was married to a woman named Gomer and their marriage was used as an allegory for God's relationship with Israel in the book of Hosea. Hosea is known for his messages of repentance and the consequences of worshiping false gods. His writing style is poetic and emotional, and his prophecies often include vivid imagery and metaphor. The book of Hosea is considered a significant part of the prophetic books of the Old Testament.

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How many times Hosea was mentioned in the bible?

Hosea appears 3 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Hosea begins in the Bible?

Hosea first mention in the bible is in the book of Hosea, chapter 1, verse 1. Read the full chapter

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Hosea was a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. He was active during the reign of four different kings of Israel and is considered one of the twelve minor prophets. He was married to a woman named Gomer and their marriage was used as an allegory for God's relationship with Israel in the book of Hosea. Hosea is known for his messages of repentance and the consequences of worshiping false gods. His writing style is poetic and emotional, and his prophecies often include vivid imagery and metaphor. The book of Hosea is considered a significant part of the prophetic books of the Old Testament.

Hosea was mentioned 3 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Hosea, chapter 1, verse 1.

Lo-Ammi

Lo-Ruhama

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