Hosea 14:1referencesJoel 2:12-13
Hosea 14:1 calls Israel to return to the Lord, echoing Joel 2:12-13, which also urges repentance and returning to God with all one's heart.
Thematic focusRepentance, Return to God.
Cross-References — Hosea 14
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Hosea 14:4referencesJeremiah 3:22
Hosea 14:4 promises healing for Israel's backsliding, similar to Jeremiah 3:22, where God invites the backsliding children to return and promises healing.
Thematic focusHealing, Restoration, Divine Mercy.
Hosea 14:5referencesIsaiah 35:1-2
Hosea 14:5 describes Israel flourishing like a lily, which parallels Isaiah 35:1-2, where the desert will blossom abundantly, symbolizing restoration and joy.
Thematic focusFlourishing, Restoration, Joy.
Hosea 14:8referencesPsalm 1:3
Hosea 14:8 speaks of Israel being fruitful, akin to Psalm 1:3, where the righteous are likened to a tree planted by streams of water, yielding fruit.
Thematic focusFruitfulness, Righteousness, Blessing.
Hosea 14:9referencesProverbs 10:29
Hosea 14:9 emphasizes the ways of the Lord as right and the righteous walking in them, similar to Proverbs 10:29, which states the way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless.
Thematic focusRighteousness, Wisdom, Divine Guidance.