Hosea 13:14 · KJV

"I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²The iniquity of Ephraim is bound up; his sin is hid.

¹³The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of the breaking forth of children.

¹⁴I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.

¹⁵Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels.

¹⁶Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.

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Reflection Questions

How do you view death and its impact on your life?

What does redemption mean for you personally?

When have you experienced hope in a difficult situation?

Life Application

hope

Reflect on the hope you find in your faith, especially in times of despair.

faith

Consider how you can share the message of redemption with others.

Connection to Jesus

nt fulfillment

This verse foreshadows the redemption from death that is fulfilled in Jesus' resurrection.

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