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Hosea 1:4
Contemporary English Version
Hosea 1:4
Contemporary English Version
4 (A) Then the Lord said, “Hosea, name your son Jezreel,[a] because I will soon punish the descendants of King Jehu of Israel for the murders he committed in Jezreel Valley.[b] I will destroy his kingdom,
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- 1.4 Jezreel: In Hebrew “Jezreel” means “God scatters (seed).” Here the name is used as a threat (meaning the Lord will punish Israel by scattering its people), while in verse 11 it is used as a promise (meaning the Lord will bless Israel by giving their nation many people, just as a big harvest comes when many seeds are scattered in a field).
- 1.4 murders … Valley: Jehu murdered the wife and relatives of King Ahab (see 2 Kings 9.15—10.14).
Hosea 1:4
New International Version
Hosea 1:4
New International Version
4 Then the Lord said to Hosea, “Call him Jezreel,(A) because I will soon punish the house of Jehu for the massacre at Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel.
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