Hosea 12:5

This is Yahweh, the God of hosts; 1 “Yahweh” is his name to be called on. 1

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

In Context

4He struggled with the angel and won. 1 He wept and begged for his favor. 1 He met God at Bethel; 1 there God spoke with him. 1

6So turn to your God. 1 Keep covenantal faithfulness and justice, 1 and wait continually for your God. 1

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Cross References

Genesis 32:30Jacob called the name of the place Peniel for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life is delivered.”

Exodus 3:15God also said to Moses, “You must say to the Israelites, 'Yahweh, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you. This is my name forever, and this is how I will be kept in mind for all generations.'

Isaiah 42:8I am Yahweh, that is my name; 1 and my glory I will not share with another nor my praise with carved idols. 1

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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