Read Hosea 3 of the KJV to discover the profound insights it holds for us on this blessed day. For more verses, check out the Book of Hosea.
Hosea 3 Summary
Hosea 3 narrates a symbolic act where the prophet is instructed to reconcile with his unfaithful wife, Gomer, after she falls into slavery and adultery. This act serves as a parallel to God’s enduring love for Israel despite their idolatry. Hosea buys back Gomer, demonstrating God’s redeeming love and His desire to restore His covenant relationship with Israel. The chapter emphasizes the consequences of sin yet highlights God’s faithfulness and His relentless pursuit of reconciliation. Hosea 3 underscores the theme of divine forgiveness, redemption, and the enduring bond between God and His people.
Hosea 3:1-5 KJV
Hosea Redeems his Wife
1 Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine.
2 So I bought her to me for fifteen pieces of silver, and for an homer of barley, and an half homer of barley:
3 And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be for another man: so will I also be for thee.
4 For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and without teraphim:
5 Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.
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