Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hosea 11:4 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Hosea 11:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 11 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love: and I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws, and I laid meat unto them. take off: Heb. lift up”
Hosea 11:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 11:4
I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love (בְּחַבְלֵי אָדָם אֶמְשְׁכֵם בַּעֲבֹתוֹת אַהֲבָה)—Not harsh reins for beasts but gentle human persuasion and bands of love (אַהֲבָה). God led Israel with kindness, not coercion. I was to them as they that take off the yoke on their jaws—removing the yoke so the ox can eat freely; God lifted burdens and fed Israel tenderly. I laid meat unto them—paternal provision despite ingratitude. This verse answers the exodus question: God didn't drive Israel like cattle but wooed them with covenant love. Yet they 'refused to return' (v.5). The tragedy: d...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 11:4
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“if I am lifted up from the earth”
“who brought you forth out of the land of Egypt”
“that one died for all”
“the new wine”
“and opened the doors of heaven.”
“and he shall be my son: if he commit iniquity”
“and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bore them”
“The people who were left of the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel”
“and he brought quails”
“Draw me”