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Hosea 11:5 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Hosea 11:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 11 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king, because they refused to return.”
Hosea 11:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 11:5
Not returning to Egypt, going to Assyria: 'He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king, because they refused to return.' Seemingly contradictory to 8:13, 9:3 threatening Egypt-return. Perhaps: not literal Egypt but Assyria will be new taskmaster. Or: they won't return to Egypt (which they're seeking alliance with) but to Assyria (where they'll be exiled). The cause: מֵאֲנוּ לָשׁוּב (me'anu lashuv, they refused to return/repent). This demonstrates that refusing to return to God results in forced return to bondage. Only through Christ do we escape bondage perma...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 11:5
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“but not to the Most High. They are like a faulty bow. Their princes will fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue. This will be their derision in the land of Egypt.”
“they sacrifice flesh and eat it; But Yahweh doesn't accept them. Now he will remember their iniquity”
“and Israel will be ashamed of his own counsel.”
“and to Judah”
“and they will eat unclean food in Assyria.”
“Thus says Yahweh: Shall men fall”
“and let us return unto the LORD; For He hath torn”
“and put them in Halah”