The World English Bible (WEB): Hosea by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The World English Bible (WEB): Hosea
Note Reading ease score: 90.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits From www.ebible.org with slight reformatting by Martin Ward
Summary "The World English Bible (WEB): Hosea" by Anonymous is a biblical text, specifically a prophetic book traditionally attributed to the prophet Hosea, written during the eighth century BCE. This work falls within the Ancient Near Eastern literary tradition and addresses themes of love, betrayal, and divine judgment. It likely aims to convey messages about the relationship between Yahweh and the people of Israel, emphasizing their infidelity and the need for repentance. The book of Hosea tells the story of the prophet's profound and tumultuous relationship with his wife, Gomer, who is unfaithful to him. Yahweh commands Hosea to marry a woman of promiscuity as a living metaphor for Israel's infidelity to God through idolatry and sin. Through the birth of Hosea's children, the narrative explores themes of judgment and redemption, with names that symbolize the relationship's fraught nature. The text reveals the pain of betrayal, expressing Yahweh's deep love for Israel despite their transgressions, and ultimately calls for repentance and the restoration of the covenant between God and His people. The overarching message is one of hope, suggesting that despite their failings, God remains willing to forgive and sustain a relationship with Israel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
Subject Bible. Hosea
Category Text
EBook-No. 8255
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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