The book of hosea was likely written between 755 and 725 b. Hosea 1 the word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah, and during the reign of jeroboam son of jehoash king of israel. Gomer conceived again and gave birth to a daughter. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. The book reveals the personality of the prophet, an emotional man who in a moment could swing from violent anger to the deepest tenderness. Hosea 4 niv the charge against israel hear the bible. The book of hosea or hosea is a biblical text that forms a part of the jewish bible tanakh, and is included in the section of minor prophets. Hosea bible book with full chapters new international version. Book of hosea bible book of hosea bible study book of.
Book of hosea read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The charge against israel hear the word of the lord, you israelites, because the lord has a charge to bring against you who live in the land. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare and pure gem. The book of hosea from the holy bible new international version niv book 28 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Because of this the land dries up, and all who live in. The most popular bible verses from hosea found 197 verses hosea 4. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. Hosea continues to pursueat times gomer would return to the safety and comfort of hosea but would leave him again. There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgment of god in the land.
Read and study hosea in the new international version. The word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and. In hoseaamosmicah nivac, gary smith examines original meanings and historical contexts to reveal the contemporary significance of. Hosea would find prostitution, amos would find the poor being oppressed and micah would still find corruption in high places. Hosea began his mission in a period of prosperity, the last years of jeroboam ii 783743 b. The word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah, and during the reign of jeroboam. Hosea intro, new international version niv the bible app. The prophets own life thus provided a picture of gods intentions toward wayward israel. Kjv bible verses from hosea offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the words.
The book is clearly written by hosea during the days jeroboam ii king of israel. Rebuke your mother, rebuke her, for she is not my wife, and i am not her husband. Well send you a new verse every day to download or share. Hoseas wife and children when the lord began to speak through hosea, the lord said to him, go, marry a promiscuous woman and have children with her, for like an adulterous wife this land is guilty of. This the book of hosea bible study summary on the book of hosea bible study summary events looks at the book of hosea bible study summary prophecy and asks who is the book of hosea summary about. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than jehovah, metaphorically comparing israels abandonment of. The shorter first part tells how god commanded hosea to marry the unfaithful woman gomer. New international version below is a list of the books of the bible.
These are all of the chapters of the book of hosea. Book introductions are included to prepare you for a more indepth reading experience by telling the story behind the story. The word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah, and during the reign of jeroboam son of jehoash king of israel. True worship has all but disappeared from the northern tentribe kingdom of israel. Hosea is the first book in the sections of minor prophets. What is the biblical view of a man having a beard or other facial hair. The book of hosea bible study summary christianity oasis ministry has provided you with this book of hosea bible study with the book of hosea bible study summary.
The book of hosea niv audio holy bible high quality. What is the book of the covenant referred to in exodus 24. The book of hosea was written in the northern kingdom of israel in the eighth century bc, during the reign of jeroboam ii 786746 bc. Gomer gomer was the wife of the prophet hosea 8th century bc, mentioned in the hebrew bible s book of hosea 1. Then the lord said to hosea, call her loruhamah which means not loved, for i will no longer show love to israel, that i. Then the lord said to hosea, call her loruhamah which means not loved, for i will no longer show love to israel, that i should at all forgive them. The book of hosea niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book.
From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, hosea. This is the holy book of hosea, known simply as hosea. Gomer gomer was the wife of the prophet hosea 8th century bc, mentioned in the hebrew bible s book of hosea. Watch our overview video on the book of hosea, which breaks down the. Then the lord said to hosea, call her loruhamah which means not loved, for i will no longer show love to the house of israel, that i should at all forgive them. Hoseas reconciliation with his wife 1the lord said to me, go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another man and is an adulteress. Tom constables expository notes on hosea this is also available in the net. The bible books included in niv, books of the bible.
Hosea bible book with full chapters new international. Hosea, a prophet from the northern kingdom, preached in his homeland, which he addresses as israel, jacob or, frequently, ephraim. Hosea, an oldtestament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration. Set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than yahweh. Jonah amos hosea micah isaiah zephaniah nahum habakkuk jeremiah obadiah ezekiel haggai zechariah joel malachi other features include. Hosea 1 the word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah, and during the. There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets. The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hoseas position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of his message. Because you have rejected knowledge, i also reject you as my priests. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. An introduction to the book of hosea an argument of the book of hosea hampton keathley iv.
The marital life of hosea and his wife, gomer, provide the rich metaphor which clarifies the themes of the book. What would hosea, amos, micah say if they came to todays church or saw what was happening in modern culture. To bring the ancient messages of the bible into todays world, each passage is treated in three sections. Hosea 1, new international version niv the bible app. Why didnt god warn adam and eve about the serpent when they were in the garden of eden. Hosea 1 niv the word of the lord that came to hosea bible. The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha cf. Hosea, the son of beeri, prophesied for quite some time, from 785 to 725 b. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Hoseas days were likely around 760 to 725 bc the dates that the kings of israel and judah occupy as listed at hosea 1. Highlights from the book of hosea watchtower online library. The concept of sowing and reaping, found at galatians 6.
They are called minor prophets not because their material is less important or. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. What follows is a period of unrest and political instability. Stuart hoseajonah in word biblical commentary, xxxiixlii for a development of the idea that leviticus and deuteronomy show up in hosea as the covenant. Book of hosea of the old testament your bible quotes. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining. Say of your brothers, my people, and of your sisters, my loved one. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. Hosea is the only prophet of israel who left any written prophecies which were recorded during the later years of his life. Hosea 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to hosea. Farr, the concept of grace in the book of hosea, zaw 70 1958. In hosea amosmicah nivac, gary smith examines original meanings and historical contexts to reveal the contemporary significance of these three powerful and. We hope that you find the hosea summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of hosea.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of hosea in the bible new international version. Under the rulership of jeroboam ii, there is material prosperity in israel, but that wanes soon after his death. These twelve prophets are comprised in one single book in the hebrew bible and are called the. According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii c. She is symbolic of israels wavering faithfulness to the lord. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful. Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy offers a few glimpses into his life. Hosea 3 niv read the new international version online. In this book, hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with. The book of hosea niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Love her as the lord loves the israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes. Hosea 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came to hosea son. The book of hoseaits a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story. Hosea 1 the word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and.