Hosea

Definition

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.

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(See also: Ahaz, Hezekiah, Hoshea, Jeroboam, Jotham, Uzziah, Zechariah (OT))

Bible References

• Hosea 1:1-2
• Hosea 1:3-5
• Hosea 1:6-7

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1954, G56170