The Book of Hosea

Do not exult as other nations do; for you have played the whore, departing from your God.

The Books of the Tanakh (Hebrew Scriptures)

Books of the Bible

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Language

Hebrew

Author

Hosea

People

Hosea son of Beeri

Gomer, wife of Hosea

Chapters

Chapter 1	The Family of Hosea The Restoration of Israel
​Chapter 2	Israel’s Infidelity, Punishment, and Redemption
​Chapter 3	Further Assurances of God’s Redeeming Love
Chapter 4	​God Accuses Israel The Idolatry of Israel Impending Judgment on Israel and Judah
Chapter 5	A Call to Repentance
Chapter 6	Impenitence of Israel and Judah
Chapter 7	​Futile Reliance on the Nations
Chapter 8	Israel’s Apostasy
Chapter 9	Punishment for Israel’s Sin
Chapter 10	​Israel’s Sin and Captivity
Chapter 11	God’s Compassion Despite Israel’s Ingratitude
Chapter 12	The Long History of Rebellion
Chapter 13	​Relentless Judgment on Israel
​Chapter 14	​A Plea for Repentance Assurance of Forgiveness

Summary

The Book of Hosea is a powerful and poetic expression of God's love and heartbreak over Israel’s unfaithfulness. Written by the prophet Hosea during the 8th century BCE, it uses the metaphor of a broken marriage to illustrate the relationship between God and Israel. God commands Hosea to marry a woman named Gomer, who is unfaithful to him, symbolizing how Israel has been unfaithful to God by worshiping other gods and engaging in immoral behavior.

Despite Gomer's betrayal, Hosea is called to pursue and redeem her, just as God continues to reach out to His people despite their repeated disobedience. This dramatic personal story mirrors the spiritual reality: God is deeply grieved by Israel’s idolatry and injustice, but His love remains steadfast. The book includes strong warnings of judgment—Israel’s sins will lead to consequences, including destruction and exile.

Yet, Hosea doesn’t end in despair. It closes with a message of hope and restoration. God promises that if Israel repents, He will heal their waywardness and love them freely. The Book of Hosea ultimately reveals a God who is both just and merciful—a divine lover whose heart breaks over betrayal but who longs to restore and renew the covenant with His people.

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