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Hosea 13:7 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Hosea 13:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 13 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them:”
Hosea 13:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 13:7
God's terrifying metaphor: 'Therefore I will be unto them as a lion: as a leopard by the way will I observe them.' The covenant LORD who delivered, provided, and protected now becomes Israel's predator. The Hebrew intensifies the threat: 'I will be to them like a lion' (ka-shahal), 'like a leopard I will lurk' (ka-namer ashuwr). The verb 'observe' (shur) means to watch/lurk—patient predator waiting to pounce. Verse 8 continues: 'as a bear robbed of her whelps'—most dangerous beast. This reveals the fearsome aspect of God's holiness: the same LORD who is shield and defender to the faithful beco...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 13:7
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“and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I myself will tear in pieces and go away. I will carry off”
“a wolf of the evenings shall destroy them”
“as a lion in secret places.”
“And he said”
“when he has no prey? Does a young lion cry out of his den”
“The lion hath roared”
“he will shout aloud. He will triumph over his enemies.”