Hosea 11:4
The Scripture
(4) I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the prophet Hosea describes the fate of the rebellious nation of Israel, warning that they will be destroyed by their own wickedness. He lists the consequences of their sins, such as famine, pestilence, and the loss of their children, emphasizing that God’s judgment is inevitable. The chapter underscores that only repentance and turning back to God can bring restoration.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Song of Solomon 1:4Isaiah 63:9John 6:44John 12:32II Corinthians 5:14II Samuel 7:14Leviticus 26:13Hosea 2:8Psalms 78:23Psalms 78:24Psalms 78:25Psalms 105:40
Related verses (shared words)
Luke 6:32II Kings 24:2II Kings 16:15Hosea 3:1I John 2:15I John 4:16