“When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.” Historical Background:The book of Hosea is attributed to the prophet Hosea who prophesied…

“And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the…

“Therefore they shall be as the morning cloud and as the early dew that passeth away, as the chaff that is driven with the whirlwind out of the floor, and…

“Yet I am the LORD thy God from the land of Egypt, and thou shalt know no god but me: for there is no saviour beside me.” Context:The book of…

“I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.” Historical Context: To better understand the verse, it’s important to consider the historical context. The Israelites had…

“Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall…

“According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me.” Context:The book of Hosea is one of the prophetic…

“Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them.” Historical Context:The book of Hosea is a prophetic book in the…

“O Israel, thou hast destroyed thyself; but in me is thine help.” Historical and Contextual Background:The book of Hosea is a prophetic book in the Old Testament and is attributed…

“I will be thy king: where is any other that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes?”…