Hosea 12:5

(12-6) But the LORD, the God of hosts, the LORD is His name.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

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

In Context

4(12-5) So he strove with an angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication unto him; at Beth-el he would find him, and there he would speak with us;

6(12-7) Therefore turn thou to thy God; keep mercy and justice, and wait for thy God continually.

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Cross References

Genesis 32:30(32-31) And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: 'for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.'

Exodus 3:15And God said moreover unto Moses: 'Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel: The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you; this is My name for ever, and this is My memorial unto all generations.

Isaiah 42:8I am the LORD, that is My name; and My glory will I not give to another, neither My praise to graven images.

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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