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Hosea 3:4 ยท KJV

"For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and without teraphim:"

King James Version

What does Hosea 3:4 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

2So I bought her to me for fifteen pieces of silver, and for an homer of barley, and an half homer of barley:
3And I said unto her, Thou shalt abide for me many days; thou shalt not play the harlot, and thou shalt not be for another man: so will I also be for thee.
4For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and without teraphim:
5Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to abide without certain comforts?

2

How do you respond to times of spiritual dryness?

3

When have you experienced a lack of direction in your life?

Life Application

faith

Use times of spiritual dryness to seek God more earnestly and deepen your faith.

worship

Engage in worship practices that draw you closer to God during times of uncertainty.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

The longing for a king and sacrifice points to the coming of Jesus, the ultimate King and sacrifice for humanity.

See also: Hebrews 10:12

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