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Hosea 1:10 Β· KJV

"Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God."

King James Version

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Passage Context

8Now when she had weaned Lo-ruhamah, she conceived, and bare a son.
9Then said God, Call his name Lo-ammi: for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God.
10Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.
11Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you see hope in difficult situations?

2

What does it mean for you to be a child of God?

3

When have you felt God's presence in times of despair?

Life Application

hope

Find ways to remind yourself of God's promises during challenging times.

faith

Share your testimony of hope with others to encourage them.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse promises restoration and identity as God's children, which is fulfilled in Jesus' redemptive work.

See also: Romans 8:17

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