Chapters of the Bible

God commands Hosea to buy Gomer back from her slavery, symbolizing God's enduring love for Israel. This act shows that God will redeem and restore Israel after their punishment.

God brings a lawsuit against Israel because of their widespread moral corruption, including lying, murder, theft, and adultery. The priests are especially condemned for failing to teach the Law.

God announces judgment on the corrupt priests and leaders for failing to lead the people. God warns that He will withdraw from Israel, leaving them desolate until they sincerely seek His face.

The people offer superficial repentance, but God desires steadfast love (hesed) more than burnt offerings. God warns that He will punish Israel for their wickedness, though He longs for their true knowledge of Him.

God describes Israel's rampant idolatry as a hot oven. The leaders are condemned for their drunken feasts and political alliances with foreign nations (Egypt and Assyria) instead of trusting God.

God condemns Israel for breaking the covenant and setting up kings and idols without God's approval. God warns that the enemy will come against them like an eagle for sowing the wind and reaping the whirlwind.

God warns Israel that their religious festivals are worthless, and they will be exiled to Assyria and Egypt. They will be punished for their immorality and their leaders' wickedness.

God condemns Israel's empty religiosity and reliance on fortified cities. God urges them to sow righteousness and seek the Lord before the judgment arrives.

God expresses His deep paternal love for Israel, recounting how He carried them from childhood. He says His heart recoils from total destruction, as He is God, not man, and will not execute His fierce anger.

God condemns Israel's deceit and warns them to return to God. God reminds them of their history, pointing to the example of Jacob, who wrestled with God and prevailed by weeping and pleading.

God compares Israel's fleeting faith to a morning mist that vanishes quickly. God promises that Israel's destruction is coming, but promises a future day when He will redeem them from the power of the grave.

God gives a final call to repentance, urging Israel to return to Him, confess their sins, and stop trusting in human alliances. God promises to heal their waywardness and love them freely.