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Hosea
Facts:
Hosea was a prophet of Israel who lived and prophesied about 750 years before the time of Christ.
- His ministry lasted for many years through the reigns of several kings, such as Jeroboam, Zechariah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hoshea, Uzziah, and Hezekiah.
- Hosea was told by God to marry a prostitute named Gomer and to continue to love her, even though she was unfaithful to him.
- This was a picture of God's love for his unfaithful people, Israel.
- Hosea prophesied against the people of Israel because of their sin, warning them to turn away from worshipping idols.
(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
(See also: Ahaz, Hezekiah, Hoshea, Jeroboam, Jotham, Uzziah, Zechariah (OT))
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H1954, G5617
Forms Found in the English ULB:
Hosea, Hosea's