Hosea
Repentance
Summary of Hosea
14 chapters ● 17 min ● 750-725 BCE
The Book of Hosea is a book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament. It is a collection of prophecies and teachings attributed to the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE and served as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The Book of Hosea covers a wide range of subjects, including the judgment and redemption of God's people, the coming of the Messiah, and the restoration of the Kingdom of God. The book includes a number of prophecies about the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel to the Assyrians, as well as visions of the future restoration and prosperity of the kingdom of God. Key figures in the book of Hosea include Hosea, as well as the kings of Israel, including Jeroboam II and Zechariah. The book also mentions various other individuals, such as the Assyrians, the Persians, and the Messiah, who are the subjects of the prophet's teachings and prophecies. The book also includes a number of references to God and his actions, as well as expressions of trust and reliance on him.
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Hosea's Marriage to a Prostitute
Hosea, 1
11 verses ● 1 min
God commands Hosea to marry a prostitute, Gomer, as a symbol of Israel's unfaithfulness to God.
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Israel's Unfaithfulness
Hosea, 2
23 verses ● 2 min
God accuses Israel of being unfaithful to Him and of breaking their covenant.
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Hosea's Love for Gomer
Hosea, 3
5 verses ● 1 min
Hosea buys back Gomer and loves her, despite her unfaithfulness, as a symbol of God's love for His people.
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Israel's Idolatry
Hosea, 4
19 verses ● 2 min
God accuses Israel of worshiping false gods and disregarding God's laws.
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Israel's Punishment
Hosea, 5
15 verses ● 2 min
God announces His punishment for Israel's sins, including military defeat and destruction.
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Repentance and Restoration
Hosea, 6
11 verses ● 1 min
God calls on Israel to repent and return to Him, promising restoration and blessings.
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Israel's Deception
Hosea, 7
16 verses ● 2 min
God accuses Israel of being deceitful and not trusting in Him.
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Israel's False Gods
Hosea, 8
14 verses ● 2 min
God accuses Israel of worshiping false gods and ignoring His commandments.
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Israel's Exile
Hosea, 9
17 verses ● 2 min
God announces Israel's exile as punishment for their sins and unfaithfulness.
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Israel's False Security
Hosea, 10
15 verses ● 2 min
God accuses Israel of relying on false security and material wealth instead of God.
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God's Love for Israel
Hosea, 11
12 verses ● 2 min
God reminds Israel of His love for them, despite their sins, and calls them to return to Him.
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Israel's Deception and Dishonesty
Hosea, 12
14 verses ● 2 min
God accuses Israel of being deceptive and dishonest, and of worshiping false gods.
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God's Judgment and Israel's Fate
Hosea, 13
16 verses ● 2 min
God announces death and destruction for those who refuse to turn from their sins and return to Him.
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Repentance and Restoration
Hosea, 14
9 verses ● 1 min
God calls on Israel to repent and return to Him, promising restoration and blessings.
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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Book of Hosea,it would take approximately 17 minutes to finish.
There are 197 verses in the book of Hosea, which is organized into 14 chapters.
The book of Hosea was written within the range of .
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