Hosea — Chapters

Hosea’s first chapter presents a prophetic sign of Israel’s impending judgment through the prophet’s marriage to Gomer, whose children receive symbolic names that foretell the fate of the nation.

Hosea 2 portrays Israel’s unfaithfulness to God as adultery with Baal, God's judgment, and the promise of future restoration and covenantal fidelity.

God instructs Hosea to love an unfaithful woman as a symbol of Israel’s unfaithfulness, Hosea purchases her, vows fidelity, and prophesies Israel’s future return and worship.

Hosea 4 portrays Israel’s moral collapse, idolatry, and the Lord’s impending judgment due to their lack of truth, mercy, and knowledge.

God warns Israel and Judah of judgment due to idolatry and pride, predicting their downfall while calling them to repentance.

The chapter urges Israel to return to God, promising healing while condemning their unfaithfulness, especially the infidelity of Ephraim and Judah.

God reproves Israel for its persistent idolatry and rebellion, warning of impending judgment while recalling His earlier mercy.

Hosea 9 warns Israel and Ephraim of impending judgment due to their idolatry and disobedience, forecasting exile, loss of blessings, and the futility of their sacrifices.

Hosea 10 warns of Israel’s idolatry and political downfall while urging repentance and restoration.

God’s affection for Israel is expressed as a loving father’s bond, yet it is tempered by stern judgment as the people turn to idolatry.

Hosea 12 denounces Ephraim’s deceit and Judah’s disobedience, warns of God’s judgment, and urges the people to turn back to God.

Hosea 13 warns Israel of the dangers of idolatry, declares God’s judgment, yet promises future redemption.

Hosea 14 calls Israel to repent and promises God's healing and renewal.