Hosea 11:1
"When Israel was a child, then I loved him,and out of Egypt I called my son.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
In Context
Cross References
Exodus 4:22You shall tell Pharaoh, 'Thus says the Lord, Israel is my son, my firstborn,
Deuteronomy 7:7The Lord did not set his love on you, nor choose you, because you were more in number than any people; for you were the fewest of all peoples:
Isaiah 43:4Since you have been precious and honored in my sight,and I have loved you;therefore I will give people in your place,and nations instead of your life.
Ezekiel 16:6"'When I passed by you, and saw you wallowing in your blood, I said to you, Though you are in your blood, live; yes, I said to you, "Though you are in your blood, live."
Hosea 2:15I will give her vineyards from there,and the valley of Achor for a door of hope;and she will respond there,as in the days of her youth,and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.
Hosea 12:13By a prophet the Lord brought Israel up out of Egypt,and by a prophet he was preserved.
Matthew Henry on Hosea 11:1
In this chapter we have, I. The great goodness of God towards his people Israel, and the great things he had done for them, ver. 1 , 3 , 4 . II. Their ungrateful conduct towards him, notwithstanding his favours towards them, ver. 2-4 , 7 , 12 . III. Threatenings of wrath against them for their ingratitude and treachery, ver. 5, 6 . IV. Mercy remembered in the midst of wrath, ver. 8, 9 . V. Promises of what God would yet do for them, ver. 10, 11 . VI. An honourable character given of Judah, ver. 12 . Read the whole commentary →