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| | |Date (Approx.)=c. 750 BC | ||
| | |Location=Northern Kingdom of Israel | ||
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'''Hosea''' is the 28th book of the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]], written by the prophet Hosea. It is the first of the Twelve Minor Prophets. The book highlights [[God]]’s boundless love for the rebellious people of Israel and issues an earnest call for them to repent and return to Him.<ref>{{ | '''Hosea''' is the 28th book of the [[The Old Testament|Old Testament]], written by the prophet Hosea. It is the first of the Twelve Minor Prophets. The book highlights [[God]]’s boundless love for the rebellious people of Israel and issues an earnest call for them to repent and return to Him.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+14%3A1-3&version=NIV |title=Hosea 14:1–3 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
==Writer== | ==Writer== | ||
The writer is the prophet Hosea,<ref>{{ | The writer is the prophet Hosea,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+1%3A1&version=NIV |title=Hosea 1:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> son of Beeri. He carried out his ministry during the reign of [https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jeroboam-II Jeroboam II] over the Northern Kingdom of Israel. His prophetic activity began somewhat later than that of Amos but slightly earlier than that of Isaiah. Through his marriage to Gomer, a woman of immoral conduct, Hosea came to understand the relationship between God and Israel, proclaiming that the nation must turn from idolatry and restore their relationship with God. | ||
==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
During the reign of Jeroboam II, the Northern Kingdom of Israel experienced notable political and economic prosperity. However, as the nation flourished, social and moral corruption intensified.<ref>{{ | During the reign of Jeroboam II, the Northern Kingdom of Israel experienced notable political and economic prosperity. However, as the nation flourished, social and moral corruption intensified.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+4%3A2&version=NIV |title=Hosea 4:2 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+6%3A8-10&version=NIV |title=Hosea 6:8–10 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+7%3A1&version=NIV |title=Hosea 7:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> The [[Priest|priests]] disregarded the [[The Law of God|Law of God]] and indulged in [[Idol|idolatry]]. As a result, the people as a whole turned to idols, forsaking God and committing sin against Him. | ||
==Structure and Content== | ==Structure and Content== | ||
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God commanded Hosea to take Gomer, an adulterous woman, as his wife and to have children with her. Their children were given the names Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah (“Not Pitied”), and Lo-Ammi (“Not My People”).<ref>{{ | God commanded Hosea to take Gomer, an adulterous woman, as his wife and to have children with her. Their children were given the names Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah (“Not Pitied”), and Lo-Ammi (“Not My People”).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+1%3A4&version=NIV |title=Hosea 1:4 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+1%3A6&version=NIV |title=Hosea 1:6 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+1%3A9&version=NIV |title=Hosea 1:9 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> These names signified that Israel, having forsaken God and fallen into idolatry, would no longer receive His compassion nor be acknowledged as His people. Yet God also promised that when a leader arose and the people returned to Him, they would be called Ruhamah (“Pitied”) and Ammi (“My People”),<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+2%3A1&version=NIV |title=Hosea 2:1 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> indicating that through repentance they would again receive mercy and be restored as His people. | ||
When Gomer was unfaithful, God instructed Hosea to forgive her and take her back as his wife. Hosea’s steadfast love for Gomer thus reflects God’s unfailing love for rebellious Israel.<ref>{{ | When Gomer was unfaithful, God instructed Hosea to forgive her and take her back as his wife. Hosea’s steadfast love for Gomer thus reflects God’s unfailing love for rebellious Israel.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea+3%3A1-5&version=NIV |title=Hosea 3:1–5 |publisher= |quote= }}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 10:35, 9 April 2026
| Hosea | |
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| Abbreviation | Hos |
| Class. | Old Testament |
| Category | Minor Prophets |
| Chapters | 14 Chapters |
| Record Related | |
| Writer | Hosea |
| Date (Approx.) | c. 750 BC |
| Location | Northern Kingdom of Israel |
Hosea is the 28th book of the Old Testament, written by the prophet Hosea. It is the first of the Twelve Minor Prophets. The book highlights God’s boundless love for the rebellious people of Israel and issues an earnest call for them to repent and return to Him.[1]
Writer
The writer is the prophet Hosea,[2] son of Beeri. He carried out his ministry during the reign of Jeroboam II over the Northern Kingdom of Israel. His prophetic activity began somewhat later than that of Amos but slightly earlier than that of Isaiah. Through his marriage to Gomer, a woman of immoral conduct, Hosea came to understand the relationship between God and Israel, proclaiming that the nation must turn from idolatry and restore their relationship with God.
Historical Background
During the reign of Jeroboam II, the Northern Kingdom of Israel experienced notable political and economic prosperity. However, as the nation flourished, social and moral corruption intensified.[3][4][5] The priests disregarded the Law of God and indulged in idolatry. As a result, the people as a whole turned to idols, forsaking God and committing sin against Him.
Structure and Content
| Chapters | Content |
| Chapters 1-3 | Hosea’s Love for Gomer (Unfaithfulness of an Adulterous Wife) |
| Chapters 4-14 | God’s Love for Israel (Spiritual Unfaithfulness of an Adulterous People) |
God commanded Hosea to take Gomer, an adulterous woman, as his wife and to have children with her. Their children were given the names Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah (“Not Pitied”), and Lo-Ammi (“Not My People”).[6][7][8] These names signified that Israel, having forsaken God and fallen into idolatry, would no longer receive His compassion nor be acknowledged as His people. Yet God also promised that when a leader arose and the people returned to Him, they would be called Ruhamah (“Pitied”) and Ammi (“My People”),[9] indicating that through repentance they would again receive mercy and be restored as His people.
When Gomer was unfaithful, God instructed Hosea to forgive her and take her back as his wife. Hosea’s steadfast love for Gomer thus reflects God’s unfailing love for rebellious Israel.[10]