Cross-References — Hosea 4

6 pairs

1. Hosea 4:1→referencesMicah 6:2

   Hosea 4:1 and Micah 6:2 both depict God bringing a charge against Israel for their unfaithfulness and lack of knowledge of God, highlighting the covenantal lawsuit motif.

   Thematic focusCovenant, Divine Judgment, Unfaithfulness.

   • #Covenant
   • #Judgment
   • #Unfaithfulness

2. Hosea 4:6→referencesIsaiah 5:13

   Hosea 4:6 and Isaiah 5:13 both emphasize the destruction that comes from a lack of knowledge of God, underscoring the importance of understanding and living by God's law.

   Thematic focusKnowledge of God, Destruction, Law.

   • #Knowledge
   • #Destruction
   • #Law

3. Hosea 4:10→referencesAmos 4:8

   Hosea 4:10 and Amos 4:8 both describe the insatiable desires of the people as a consequence of their unfaithfulness, illustrating the futility of seeking satisfaction apart from God.

   Thematic focusUnfaithfulness, Futility, Idolatry.

   • #Unfaithfulness
   • #Futility
   • #Idolatry

4. Hosea 4:12→referencesJeremiah 2:27

   Hosea 4:12 and Jeremiah 2:27 both address the idolatry of Israel, where the people turn to wood and stone for guidance, forsaking the living God.

   Thematic focusIdolatry, Apostasy, Guidance.

   • #Idolatry
   • #Apostasy
   • #Guidance

5. Hosea 4:14→referencesDeuteronomy 23:17

   Hosea 4:14 and Deuteronomy 23:17 both condemn the practice of cult prostitution, highlighting the moral and spiritual corruption that results from forsaking God's commandments.

   Thematic focusMoral Corruption, Idolatry, Commandments.

   • #MoralCorruption
   • #Idolatry
   • #Commandments

6. Hosea 4:17→referencesJudges 10:13-14

   Hosea 4:17 and Judges 10:13-14 both depict God allowing Israel to face the consequences of their idolatry, as they have chosen to forsake Him for other gods.

   Thematic focusIdolatry, Consequences, Divine Abandonment.

   • #Idolatry
   • #Consequences
   • #DivineAbandonment

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