Cross-References — Hosea 3

5 pairs

1. Hosea 3:1→referencesHosea 1:2

   Hosea 3:1 reiterates the command given to Hosea in Hosea 1:2 to love an adulterous woman, symbolizing God's love for Israel despite their unfaithfulness.

   Thematic focusUnconditional Love, Faithfulness of God.

   • #UnconditionalLove
   • #Faithfulness
   • #Israel

2. Hosea 3:2→referencesExodus 21:32

   Hosea 3:2 mentions the price Hosea paid for Gomer, which is similar to the price of a slave in Exodus 21:32, highlighting the theme of redemption.

   Thematic focusRedemption, Value of a Person.

   • #Redemption
   • #Value
   • #Restoration

3. Hosea 3:3→referencesJeremiah 3:14

   Hosea 3:3 speaks of a period of faithfulness and waiting, similar to God's call for Israel to return to Him in Jeremiah 3:14.

   Thematic focusFaithfulness, Repentance, Restoration.

   • #Faithfulness
   • #Repentance
   • #Restoration

4. Hosea 3:4→references2 Kings 17:6

   Hosea 3:4 predicts a time without king or prince, which is fulfilled in the exile of Israel as described in 2 Kings 17:6.

   Thematic focusExile, Consequence of Sin.

   • #Exile
   • #Judgment
   • #Israel

5. Hosea 3:5→referencesJeremiah 30:9

   Hosea 3:5 speaks of the Israelites returning and seeking the Lord and David their king, which aligns with the prophecy in Jeremiah 30:9 about the restoration under a Davidic ruler.

   Thematic focusRestoration, Messianic Hope.

   • #Restoration
   • #MessianicHope
   • #DavidicCovenant

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