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Hosea 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Hosea 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.”
Hosea 1:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 1:5
The prophecy 'And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel' predicts military defeat in Israel's heartland. The 'bow' symbolizes military power (Psalm 46:9, Jeremiah 49:35). Jezreel valley, site of Israel's past victories (Judges 7, Gideon's defeat of Midian; 1 Samuel 29, Saul's final battle), would witness their ultimate humiliation. God Himself becomes Israel's enemy, stripping away false securities. This fulfills Deuteronomy's covenant curses (28:25): 'The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies.' The irony is profound:...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 1:5
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“The hill country is not enough for us: and all the Canaanites who dwell in the land of the valley have chariots of iron”
“and encamped in the valley of Jezreel.”
“even on Babylon”
“Their sword shall enter into their own heart”
“and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots in the fire.”
“and with the birds of the sky”
“in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah”
“and took Ijon”