Hosea 12:5
even the LORD, the God of Armies. The LORD is his name of renown!
World English Bible Updated
In The King James Version
Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
In Context
6Therefore turn to your God. Keep kindness and justice, and wait continually for your God.
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 preserved.”
Exodus 3:15God said moreover to Moses, “You shall tell the children of Israel this, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers, 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 my memorial to all generations.
Isaiah 42:8“I am the LORD. That is my name. I will not give my glory to another, nor my praise to engraved 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 →