Hosea 1:3

1:3 So Hosea married Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim. Then she conceived and gave birth to a son for him.

Hosea 2:22

2:22 then the ground will respond to the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil;

and they will respond to ‘God Plants’ (Jezreel)!

Hosea 3:2

3:2 So I paid fifteen shekels of silver and about seven bushels of barley to purchase her.

Hosea 6:11

6:11 I have appointed a time to reap judgment for you also, O Judah!

If Israel Would Repent of Sin, God Would Relent of Judgment

Whenever I want to restore the fortunes of my people,

Hosea 8:2

8:2 Israel cries out to me,

“My God, we acknowledge you!”

Hosea 8:11-12

Sacrifices Ineffective without Moral Obedience

8:11 Although Ephraim has built many altars for sin offerings,

these have become altars for sinning!

8:12 I spelled out my law for him in great detail,

but they regard it as something totally unknown to them!

Hosea 9:11

The Fertility Worshipers Will Become Infertile

9:11 Ephraim will be like a bird;

what they value will fly away.

They will not bear children –

they will not enjoy pregnancy –

they will not even conceive!

Hosea 13:11

13:11 I granted you a king in my anger,

and I will take him away in my wrath!