Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hosea 4:3 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Hosea 4:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 4 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away.”
Hosea 4:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 4:3
Ecological judgment: 'Therefore shall the land mourn, and every one that dwelleth therein shall languish, with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of the heaven; yea, the fishes of the sea also shall be taken away.' Human sin produces cosmic consequences. The land 'mourns' (אָבַל, aval—dries up, withers), all inhabitants 'languish' (אֻמְלַל, umlal—grow weak, fade), and creation itself suffers. This echoes curse language (Leviticus 26:19-20, Deuteronomy 28:18,23-24) where covenant violation affects fertility and abundance. Remarkably, even sea creatures ('fishes') are impacted, suggesti...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 4:3
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“the fish of the sea”
“and makes it dry”
“The earth mourneth and fadeth away”
“and the birds of the sky”
“the God of Armies”
“and the herbs of the whole country wither? for the wickedness of those who dwell therein”
“The whole land shall be a desolation; yet will I not make a full end.”
“and behold”
“and everyone mourn who dwells in it? Yes”
“and Bashan and Carmel are stripped bare.”