Hosea 12:5
Hosea 12:5 in Multiple Translations
the LORD is the God of Hosts— the LORD is His name of renown.
Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
even Jehovah, the God of hosts; Jehovah is his memorial name.
Even the Lord, the God of armies; the Lord is his name.
the Lord God Almighty, the Lord is his memorable name!
Yea, the Lord God of hostes, the Lord is himselfe his memoriall.
Even Jehovah, God of the Hosts, Jehovah [is] His memorial.
even the LORD, the God of Armies. The LORD is his name of renown!
Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
Even the Lord the God of hosts, the Lord is his memorial.
That was the Commander of the armies of angels whose name is Yahweh who talked with him!
Berean Amplified Bible — Hosea 12:5
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Hosea 12:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וָ/יָּ֤שַׂר
אֶל
מַלְאָךְ֙
וַ/יֻּכָ֔ל
בָּכָ֖ה
וַ/יִּתְחַנֶּן
ל֑/וֹ
בֵּֽית
אֵל֙
יִמְצָאֶ֔/נּוּ
וְ/שָׁ֖ם
יְדַבֵּ֥ר
עִמָּֽ/נוּ
וָ/יָּ֤שַׂר
sûwr
H7786
to reign
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מַלְאָךְ֙
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
N-ms
וַ/יֻּכָ֔ל
yâkôl
H3201
be able
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בָּכָ֖ה
bâkâh
H1058
to weep
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
וַ/יִּתְחַנֶּן
chânan
H2603
be gracious
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
בֵּֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
אֵל֙
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
יִמְצָאֶ֔/נּוּ
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
וְ/שָׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
there
Conj | Adv
יְדַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
עִמָּֽ/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Hosea 12:5
וָ/יָּ֤שַׂר
sûwr
H7786
"to reign"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to reign or rule, often implying a sense of power or victory. It is translated as 'make princes', 'have power', or 'reign' in various Bible versions.
Definition: 1) to be or act as prince, rule, contend, have power, prevail over 1a) (Qal) to rule over, govern 1b) (Hiphil) to make rulers, play the prince
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: make princes, have power, reign. See H5493 (סוּר). See also: Judges 9:22; Hosea 12:5.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מַלְאָךְ֙
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
N-ms
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
וַ/יֻּכָ֔ל
yâkôl
H3201
"be able"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to be able or have power, used in various contexts, such as overcoming or enduring, and is translated as 'be able' or 'have power' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to prevail, overcome, endure, have power, be able 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be able, be able to gain or accomplish, be able to endure, be able to reach 1a2) to prevail, prevail over or against, overcome, be victor 1a3) to have ability, have strength Aramaic equivalent: ye.khel (יְכִל "be able" H3202)
Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: be able, any at all (ways), attain, can (away with, (-not)), could, endure, might, overcome, have power, prevail, still, suffer. See also: Genesis 13:6; 1 Kings 14:4; Psalms 13:5.
בָּכָ֖ה
bâkâh
H1058
"to weep"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To weep means to cry or shed tears, often in grief or sadness. In the Bible, weeping is a common expression of emotion, as seen in the stories of David and Jeremiah, who both wept bitterly in times of sorrow and repentance.
Definition: 1) to weep, bewail, cry, shed tears 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weep (in grief, humiliation, or joy) 1a2) to weep bitterly (with cognate acc.) 1a3) to weep upon (embrace and weep) 1a4) to bewail 1b) (Piel) participle 1b1) lamenting 1b2) bewailing
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, bewail, complain, make lamentation, [idiom] more, mourn, [idiom] sore, [idiom] with tears, weep. See also: Genesis 21:16; 2 Samuel 12:21; Psalms 69:11.
וַ/יִּתְחַנֶּן
chânan
H2603
"be gracious"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to show kindness or favor, often by bending or stooping to help someone in need, as seen in the actions of God towards his people.
Definition: 1) to be gracious, show favour, pity 1a) (Qal) to show favour, be gracious 1b) (Niphal) to be pitied 1c) (Piel) to make gracious, make favourable, be gracious 1d) (Poel) to direct favour to, have mercy on 1e) (Hophal) to be shown favour, be shown consideration 1f) (Hithpael) to seek favour, implore favour
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: beseech, [idiom] fair, (be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant (gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on, upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 33:5; Psalms 37:21; Psalms 4:2.
ל֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
בֵּֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
אֵל֙
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
יִמְצָאֶ֔/נּוּ
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
וְ/שָׁ֖ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Conj | Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
יְדַבֵּ֥ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
עִמָּֽ/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
Study Notes — Hosea 12:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Hosea 12:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hosea 12:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 12:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 12:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 12:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 12:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 12:5
- Cambridge Bible on Hosea 12:5
- Barnes' Notes on Hosea 12:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 12:5
- Sermons on Hosea 12:5
Context — A Reproof of Ephraim, Judah, and Jacob
3In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.
4Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there —
5the LORD God of Hosts, the LORD is His name of renown.
6But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and always wait on your God. 7A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 3:15 | God also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation. |
| 2 | Isaiah 42:8 | I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. |
| 3 | Psalms 135:13 | Your name, O LORD, endures forever, Your renown, O LORD, through all generations. |
| 4 | Genesis 28:16 | When Jacob woke up, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was unaware of it.” |
| 5 | Genesis 32:30 | So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” |
Hosea 12:5 Summary
[This verse reminds us that the LORD is all-powerful and in control, as the God of Hosts, which means He commands all the armies of heaven and earth. This title is used in many places in the Bible, such as Psalms 46:7 and Isaiah 6:3, to emphasize God's strength and authority. By recognizing God's power and authority, we can trust in Him and honor His name, as we are commanded to do in Leviticus 22:32. As we reflect on this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can reverence and honor God's name in our daily lives, and how we can trust in His power and authority during difficult times.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD is the God of Hosts?
This title emphasizes God's power and authority over all creation, as seen in Psalms 24:10, where it says, 'The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory.'
Why is the name of the LORD significant in this verse?
The name of the LORD is significant because it represents His character and reputation, as stated in Exodus 34:5-7, where God declares His name and nature to Moses.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse serves as a reminder of God's power and authority, in contrast to the actions of the people described in the surrounding verses, such as Jacob's wrestling with God in Hosea 12:3-4, and the merchant's dishonesty in Hosea 12:7.
What can we learn from this verse about our relationship with God?
This verse teaches us to reverence and honor God's name, recognizing His power and authority, as commanded in Leviticus 22:32, 'And you shall not profane My holy name, but I will be holy among the Israelites.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can honor and reverence God's name in my daily life?
- How does recognizing God as the God of Hosts impact my trust in Him during difficult times?
- In what ways can I reflect God's character and reputation to those around me?
- What are some areas where I need to return to God, as stated in Hosea 12:6, and seek His favor and guidance?
Gill's Exposition on Hosea 12:5
Even the Lord God of hosts,.... The God Jacob had power over, the Angel he prevailed with, to whom he made supplication with weeping, and who spake with him and his in Bethel, is he whose name is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 12:5
Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial. Even the Lord God - Yahweh (H3068), a name implying His immutable constancy to His promises.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 12:5
Even, or and, he that appeared and spake, who promised the blessing, and commanded the reformation at Beth-el, was the Lord, Jehovah, the eternal and unchangeable God, who still promiseth with like commands. God of hosts; who can both perform his promise and execute his threat, who is a most terrible enemy and most desirable friend, all being to us as he is. The Lord, Jehovah, repeated for confirmation, is his memorial; by this he will be known, by this name, by such methods of his sovereignty and grace, .
Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 12:5
Hosea 12:5 Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD [is] his memorial.Ver. 5. Even the Lord God of hosts] Lo, he it is who promised, who spake with us at Bethel; even that Jehovah, who is himself unchangeable and Almighty; whose promises are eternal and infallible; who will perform with his hand what he hath spoken with his mouth, to the thousandth generation of those that return unto him. Concerning God’ s name, Jehovah, Concerning his title, God of hosts, Doct. 1. The Lord is his memorial] Jehovah is that nomen maiestativum (as Tertullian hath it), that holy and reverend name of God, Psalms 111:9, whereby he will be known and remembered, Exodus 3:15, which place doth notably illustrate this. True it is that the Jews, to countenance their conceit of the ineffability of this name Jehovah, do corrupt that text; and for this is my name, Legnolam, for ever, they read, this is my name, Legnalam, to be concealed. Where it is well observed by one, how cross the superstition of men is to the will of God. They, in a pretended reverence to God, will not so much as mention this name, because they say it is a name that God so much glorieth in; and yet the text saith, this name is God’ s memorial; it is the name by which he would be remembered to all generations, as that which setteth forth his glory more than any other name whatsoever. So that when we would have a holy memorial of God (and to remember him is every whit as needful as to draw breath, saith an ancient, tam Dei meminisse opus est quam respirare. Nazianzen) we need no images or other unwarrantable helps: the meditation of the name Jehovah, and the import of it, will be of singular use that way. Papists have their pictures and their memories, as they call them; idolaters feign to themselves various representations and remembrances.
"Behind the doors also and the posts hast thou set up thy remembrances," Isaiah 57:8, where God’ s law should have been written, according to Deuteronomy 6:9; Deuteronomy 11:12, and whereas God’ s name should have been remembered, Psalms 135:13 Psalms 102:12.
Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 12:5
(5) Lord God of hosts.—See Cheyne’s Isaiah, vol. 1, pp. 11, 12, and Nowack’s commentary on this passage. Probably the hosts were the stars which were conceived of as celestial spirits standing upon or above Jehovah’s throne in Micaiah’s vision, on the right hand and on the left (1 Kings 22:19). These are to be identified, in all probability, with the sons of God (Genesis 6:2), described in Job 1:6 as presenting themselves in council before Jehovah. In Psalms 103:21 they are described as God’s ministers; also in Psalms 104:4, quoted in Hebrews 1:7. His memorial—i.e., his name. (See Notes on Exodus 3:15; Exodus 6:3.) Jehovah—i.e., the self-existent One who nevertheless came into personal relations with Israel.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 12:5
Verse 5. The Lord is his memorial.] He is the same God as when Jacob so successfully wrestled with him.
Cambridge Bible on Hosea 12:5
5. Even the Lord God of hosts, &c.] The Hebrew runs more abruptly, ‘And Jehovah’ &c., i.e. ‘and the name of Him who spoke with Jacob is Jehovah.’ ‘Jehovah’ to the prophets conveys the ideas of almightiness, unchangeableness, and faithfulness (comp. Isaiah 41:4; Malachi 3:6). ‘God of Hosts’ is a title specially characteristic of the regal period; the hosts were (1) the stars, (2) the armies of Israel (see the commentators on Isaiah 1:24). his memorial] i.e. his name; comp. Exodus 3:15 ‘This is my memorial unto all generations.’
Barnes' Notes on Hosea 12:5
Even the Lord God of Hosts, the Lord is His memorial - The word, here as translated and written Lord, is the special and, so to say, the proper Name of God, that which He gave to Himself, and which declares His Being.
Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 12:5
2. The southern kingdom was equally guilty. Controversy — See on Hosea 4:1. Judah — Some substitute “Israel.” Also, which is in the English translations, is not in the original (see on Hosea 5:5).
Sermons on Hosea 12:5
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(Exodus) Exodus 3:14-22 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the procedure that Moses is instructed to follow in order to deliver the Israelites from Egypt. Moses is to gather the elders of Israel and in |
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Consider Jacob by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the transformative power of God through the life of Jacob, a man who, despite his deceitful actions and failures, was chosen by God and ultimately transfor |
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A Golden Prayer by C.H. Spurgeon | The sermon transcript discusses the inner conflicts and troubles of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the complexity of Jesus' person and the need to approach the topic with caution and |
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God Is Doing a New Thing in His Church by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of staying connected to God and seeking Him with hunger and passion. He warns against allowing apathy and lukewarmness to ent |
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The God Who Devastates by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker begins by urging the audience to humble themselves before God and seek His guidance. He mentions that his books, available in the foyer, are more compre |
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(Divine Attributes) 04 Jehovah, the Eternal Self-Existent One by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the eternal nature of God and how He has created us as eternal beings with never-dying souls. The preacher urges the audience to enter into |
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Called to Be Men of God by Eric J. Alexander | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the importance of the center of gravity in the lives of those who preach the word of God. He emphasizes that the center of gravity should be i |