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Hosea 8:3 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Hosea 8:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 8 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him.”
Hosea 8:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 8:3
Casting off good: 'Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him.' The verb זָנַח (zanach, cast off/reject) applies to טוֹב (tov, good/the good)—God Himself, His law, covenant relationship. Having rejected good, enemy pursues (רָדַף, radaf—chase, hunt). This demonstrates moral cause and effect: rejecting God's goodness invites judgment. Romans 1:28 similarly describes God giving over those who reject knowledge of Him. The good—Torah, covenant, God's presence—protected Israel; rejecting protection invites predators. Only Christ, the Good Shepherd, protects His sheep fr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 8:3
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“and destroy them from under the heavens of Yahweh.”
“your God”
“The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise”
“they laid wait for us in the wilderness.”
“and shall flee seven ways before them: and you shall be tossed back and forth among all the kingdoms of the earth.”
“because they have rejected their first pledge.”