Hosea 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

According to Hosea 3:1, what is the woman doing?

committing adultery

According to Hosea 3:1, why did God ask Hosea to marry a woman who was committing adultery?

Because it was just like the love of the Lord for the children of Israel

According to Hosea 3:1, what food did God mention that is related to pagans?

Raisin cakes

According to Hosea 3:2, what did Hosea buy his wife for?

15 shekels of silver and a homer and a half of barley Signup and view all the answers

According to Hosea 3:2, how many shekels of silver did Hosea buy his wife for?

15 shekels of silver Signup and view all the answers

According to Hosea 3:3, how long did Hosea want the woman he just bought to be with him?

Many days Signup and view all the answers

According to Hosea 3:3, what did Hosea not want his wife to be anymore?

A harlot Signup and view all the answers

According to Hosea 3:3, what did Hosea's second wife not do?

Have a man Signup and view all the answers

According to Hosea 3:3, what agreement did Hosea make with his wife?

So, too, I will be toward you Signup and view all the answers

According to Hosea 3:4, whom did Hosea say would live many days without king or prince?

The children of Israel Signup and view all the answers

According to Hosea 3:4, what shall the children of Israel abide many days without?

King or prince; sacrifice or sacred pillar; ephod or teraphim Signup and view all the answers

According to Hosea 3:5, to whom did Hosea say the children of Israel would return and seek in the latter days?

The Lord their God; David their king Signup and view all the answers

According to Hosea 3:5, what would the children of Israel fear in the latter days?

The Lord; His goodness Signup and view all the answers

According to Hosea 3:5, when will the children of Israel fear the Lord and His goodness?

In the latter days Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hosea 3 Overview

Hosea is instructed by God to love a woman involved in adultery, reflecting God's love for Israel despite their unfaithfulness.
Raisin cakes are mentioned as food associated with pagan worship practices, indicating Israel's spiritual infidelity.

Purchase of Hosea's Wife

Hosea buys his wife using specific resources: 15 shekels of silver and 1.5 homers of barley.
This transaction symbolizes redemption and the commitment to restore the relationship.

Relationship Expectations

Hosea desires that his wife remain with him for many days, establishing a period of commitment.
He prohibits her from being a harlot or having any other man, underscoring the expectations of fidelity.

Future of Israel

Hosea prophesizes that the children of Israel will live many days without political and religious institutions (king, sacrifices, sacred pillars, ephod, teraphim).
A future return is foretold, as Israel will seek the Lord and David their king during the latter days.

Fear of the Lord

In the latter days, Israel is expected to develop a fear of the Lord and His goodness, signaling a restoration of faith and acknowledgment of God's mercy and justice.

Description

Explore key concepts from Hosea Chapter 3 through these flashcards. Each card highlights important themes and messages, particularly focusing on God's request to Hosea and the symbolism of love and redemption. Perfect for deepening your understanding of biblical teachings.