Hosea 12:5

And the Lord God of hosts, the Lord is his memorial.

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In The King James Version

Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.

In Context

4And he prevailed over an angel, for he had been strengthened. He wept and petitioned him. He found him in Bethel, and there he has spoken to us.

6And so, you should convert to your God. Keep mercy and judgment, and have hope in your God always.

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Cross References

Genesis 32:30And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “I have seen God face to face, and my soul has been saved.”

Exodus 3:15And God said again to Moses: “Thus shall you say to the sons of Israel: ‘The Lord God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.’ This is the name for me in eternity, and this is my memorial from generation to generation.

Isaiah 42:8I am the Lord; this is my name. I will not give my glory to another, nor my praise to graven things.

Matthew Henry on Hosea 12:2-7

The Crimes of Israel and Judah; Expostulations with Israel. ( b. c. 723.) 1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. 2 The Lord hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him. 3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: 4 Yea, he had power over the… Read the whole commentary →

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