5 pairs
Hosea 5:4 speaks of Israel's spirit of harlotry preventing them from returning to God, similar to Jeremiah 3:3 where Israel's shamelessness is highlighted as a barrier to repentance.
Thematic focusUnfaithfulness, Repentance.
Hosea 5:6 describes Israel seeking the Lord but not finding Him, which parallels Amos 8:11-12 where a famine of hearing the words of the Lord is prophesied.
Thematic focusSeeking God, Judgment.
Hosea 5:10 accuses the leaders of Judah of moving boundary stones, a direct violation of the law given in Deuteronomy 19:14, symbolizing their disregard for God's commandments.
Thematic focusLawlessness, Leadership.
Hosea 5:13 criticizes Israel for seeking help from Assyria rather than God, similar to Isaiah 31:1 where woe is pronounced on those who rely on Egypt instead of the Lord.
Thematic focusReliance on Nations, Divine Trust.
Hosea 5:15 speaks of God withdrawing until Israel acknowledges their guilt, which aligns with 2 Chronicles 7:14 where God promises to heal the land if His people humble themselves and seek His face.
Thematic focusRepentance, Divine Mercy.