Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hosea 2:20 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Hosea 2:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 2 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD.”
Hosea 2:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Hosea 2:20
I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness (וְאֵרַשְׂתִּיךְ לִי בֶּאֱמוּנָה)—The fourth betrothal promise adds אֱמוּנָה (emunah), steadfastness and reliability, completing the dowry of God's character. This divine faithfulness contrasts Israel's chronic unfaithfulness throughout Hosea. And thou shalt know the LORD (וְיָדַעַתְּ אֶת־יְהוָה)—the verb ידע (yada) means intimate, experiential knowledge, the same word used for sexual union (Genesis 4:1). Israel's adultery was failure to 'know' Yahweh; the restored marriage brings true covenant intimacy. Paul echoes this in Ephesians 5:32, calli...
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Cross-References for Hosea 2:20
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“that they should know you”
“and has given us an understanding”
“and the spirit of error.”
“that I am Yahweh: and they shall be my people”
“I will betroth you to me in righteousness”
“to please him in all respects”
“says Yahweh: I will put my law in their inward parts”
“and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus”
“and sanctify myself”
“that he has understanding”