Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hosea 2:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Hosea 2:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 2 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For she did not know that I gave her corn, and wine, and oil, and multiplied her silver and gold, which they prepared for Baal. wine: Heb. new wine which: or, wherewith they made Baal”
Hosea 2:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 2:8
The root problem: 'For she did not know that I gave her corn, and wine, and oil, and multiplied her silver and gold, which they prepared for Baal.' The tragic irony: Israel enjoyed YHWH's blessings (corn, wine, oil, silver, gold—comprehensive provision) but credited Baal, then used God's gifts to worship idols ('prepared for Baal' making images, temples, offerings). 'Did not know' (lo yada'ah) indicates not intellectual ignorance but willful refusal to acknowledge. Knowledge in Hebrew (yada) implies intimate relationship and recognition of source. Israel knew theologically that YHWH delivered ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 2:8
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and the donkey his master's crib; but Israel doesn't know”
“and have made themselves molten images of their silver”
“wine”
“but not by me. They have made princes”
“and made for yourselves high places decked with various colors”
“and weigh silver in the balance. They hire a goldsmith”
“whose name was Micah.”
“and the fathers kindle the fire”
“Take off the golden rings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them to me.”
“and you and your lords”