Book of Hosea
Noun
Meaning
an Old Testament book telling Hosea's prophecies
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Examples
General outline A brief outline of the concepts presented in the Book of Hosea exist below: * Chapters 1–2; Account of Hosea's marriage with Gomer biographically which is a metaphor for the relationship with Yahweh and Israel.
In many places throughout the Hebrew Scriptures – particularly the Book of Hosea – Israel is figured as Yahweh 's wife or bride.
The Book of Hosea was a severe warning to the northern kingdom against the growing idolatry being practiced there; the book was a dramatic call to repentance.