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Hosea — Chapters

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Chapter 1
11 verses

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.

Divine judgment and mercy Covenant fidelity vs. apostasy Prophetic symbolism through family names
Chapter 2
23 verses

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

Judgment and Mercy Covenant Renewal Identity and Name
Chapter 3
5 verses

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.

covenant fidelity divine love for the unfaithful national unfaithfulness and idolatry hopeful restoration
Chapter 4
19 verses

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

Judgment for idolatry and moral decay The importance of knowledge and law The futility of self‑justification and the inevitability of divine wrath
Chapter 5
15 verses

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

Divine judgment and holiness Idolatry and spiritual adultery Call to repentance and restoration
Chapter 6
11 verses

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

Repentance & Restoration Judgment and Mercy Faithfulness vs. Infidelity
Chapter 7
16 verses

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

Rebellion against God Idolatry and foreign alliances Judgment and divine justice
Chapter 8
14 verses

Hosea 8 portrays Israel’s apostasy and idolatry leading to divine judgment, with warnings of exile and destruction.

Idolatry and Apostasy Divine Judgment and Punishment Prophetic Warning and Destruction
Chapter 9
17 verses

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.

Apostasy and Idolatry Judgment and Exile Broken Covenant
Chapter 10
15 verses

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

idolatry and false worship judgment and political downfall call to repentance and hope
Chapter 11
12 verses

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.

Covenant love and faithfulness Idolatry and backsliding Judgment and mercy National identity
Chapter 12
14 verses

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

Idolatry and deception Judgment and covenant Call to repentance
Chapter 13
16 verses

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

Idolatry and its consequences Judgment and divine sovereignty Hope of redemption and restoration
Chapter 14
9 verses

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

Repentance and restoration God’s mercy and forgiveness Hope and renewal through divine grace