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Hosea: Summary & Key Themes
The Book of Hosea at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | Hosea |
|---|---|
| Written for | Israel |
| Type | Minor prophet |
| Chapters | 14 |
| Position | Book 28 of 66 · book 28 of the Old Testament |
Summary
God tells Hosea to marry Gomer, who is unfaithful, as a picture of Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s persistent love.
Main themes
- God’s faithful love
- unfaithfulness
- return
Key verse
For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.Hosea 6:6 (KJV)
How to read Hosea
Try one chapter a day: 14 days to finish. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?