Hosea 5:15 Meaning
I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.
Context Explained
13When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian, and sent to king Jareb: yet could he not heal you, nor cure you of your wound.
14For I will be unto Ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of Judah: I, even I, will tear and go away; I will take away, and none shall rescue him.
15I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 55:6
Both verses encourage seeking the Lord while He may be found, emphasizing urgency in repentance.
James 4:8
James echoes the call to draw near to God, similar to the invitation in Hosea.
Psalm 34:18
Both passages affirm that God is near to the brokenhearted and those in distress.
Source: Hosea 5:15