Book of hosea ephraim

Hosea son of beeri prophesied about the middle of the eighth century b. That ephraim is the new understanding in the natural, is plain from very many passages in the word, especially in the prophet hosea, which treats much of ephraim, and in which we read as follows i know ephraim, and israel is not hid from me, in that thou hast wholly committed whoredom, o ephraim, israel is defiled. Study the hosea passage for this lesson, by reading the verses and studying the notes. This was followed by a period of internal instability, with intrigues at the royal court leading. Chapters 1 and 3 are historical narrative of the life and times of hosea, while chapter 2 is poetry. The book of hosea covers approximately 40 years of his prophetic ministry. A highly complex and rhetorically rich text, the books backdrop is the rise of the assyrian empire in the mid8th century bce. Hosea speaks many times of ephraim, of samaria, of joseph, of jezreel, of a wife of whoredom and of children of whoredoms, of an adulteress shut up within the chamber of her husband, sitting for a long time in widowhood and in the garb of mourning, awaiting the time when her husband returns to her npnf 2 6.

Love her as the lord loves the israelites, though they turn to other gods and offer cakes of raisin. Ephraim that ephraim is the new understanding in the natural, is plain from very many passages in the word, especially in the prophet hosea, which treats much of ephraim, and in which we read as follows. The book of hosea is the first of the 12 books of minor prophets. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, october 2012. For i will be unto ephraim as a lion, and as a young lion to the house of judah.

Throughout the book you will see that he refers to israel and ephraim. When hosea began to prophesy during king jeroboams reign, israel enjoyed material prosperity. The book of hosea is concerned primarily with the northern tentribe kingdom of israel also called ephraim after its dominant tribe, the names being used interchangeably in the book. The book of hosea, a minor prophet, is part of the book of the twelve. Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy offers a few glimpses into his life. One of the later parts of the book of hosea includes an oracle judging israel, ephraim in particular, for not living up to the covenant. The names israel, ephraim and jacob in the book of hosea h f van. Hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god, and warns them of the tragic consequences to follow. Apr 16, 2020 the book of hosea uses both israel and ephraim to refer to the northern kingdom. Throughout the old testament, the name ephraim often refers to the ten tribes comprising israels northern kingdom, not just the single tribe named after josephs son ezekiel 37. From that time, the tribe of ephraim has been counted as one of the ten lost tribes of israel. The second part of the book of hosea describes hosea \s marriage autobiographically. In chapter 7, ephraim is a silly dove, flying here and there without sense.

The book reveals the personality of the prophet, an emotional man who in a moment could swing from violent anger to the deepest tenderness. Hosea, a prophet from the northern kingdom, preached in his homeland, which he addresses as israel, jacob or, frequently, ephraim. That ephraim is the new understanding in the natural, is plain from very many passages in the word, especially in the prophet hosea, which treats. Ephraim was one of josephs sons, and jacobs grandsons. Historical background of hoseaassyria steven hovater. Hosea was a prophet who lived and prophesied just before the destruction of israel in 722 bc. Hoseas life and marriage were used in an analogous way to demonstrate the waywardness of israel. Dec 28, 2008 in chapter 7, ephraim is a silly dove, flying here and there without sense. Ephraim multiplies lies ephraim surrounded me with lies and the house of israel with deceit. At the end of the book, a prophecy is made that someday this will all be changed, that god will indeed have pity on israel. Ephraim was a member of the northern kingdom until the kingdom was conquered by assyria in c. According to the hebrew bible, the tribe of ephraim hebrew.

When ephraim saw his sickness, and judah saw his wound, then went ephraim to the assyrian, and sent to king jareb. The remainder of the book of hosea consists of a collection of miscellaneous statements expressing hosea s convictions concerning the character of yahweh and yahwehs relation to the people of israel. Bible book number 28hosea watchtower online library. In the book of hosea, god sends hosea to israel during king jeroboam iis reign to admonish. Hosea is a northerner prophesying to the northern kingdom, which he. So the reference to ephraim is to the oldest son of joseph son of.

His prophecies concern israel almost exclusively, judah being mentioned only in passing. This summary of the book of hosea provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of hosea. Hosea began his mission in a period of prosperity, the last years of jeroboam ii 783743 b. Like other prophetic books, hosea issued a call to repentance. Book of hosea, the first of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, considered as one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. If youre reading along, and think hosea sometimes is railing against all of israel and sometimes against a sad sack named ephraim, thats wrong. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. Hosea refers to israel under the names of ephraim, its largest tribe, and samaria, its capital. The book of hosea was written in the northern kingdom of israel in the eighth century bc, during the reign of jeroboam ii 786746 bc. Ephraim was the largest tribe in israel and sometimes the whole nation was referred to as ephraim.

Since ephraim is the largest tribe in the northern kingdom, sometimes the kingdom is referred to a s ephraim. Ephraim, one of the 12 tribes of israel that in biblical times comprised the people of israel who later became the jewish people. That ephraim is the new understanding in the natural, is plain from very many passages in the word, especially in the prophet hosea, which treats much of ephraim, and in which we read as follows. The remainder of the book of hosea consists of a collection of miscellaneous statements expressing hoseas convictions concerning the character of yahweh and yahwehs relation to the people of israel. The northern kingdom, also referred to as israel, was taken into captivity by the assyrians in.

I know ephraim, and israel is not hid from me, in that thou hast wholly committed whoredom, o ephraim, israel is defiled. They practice deceit,thieves break into houses,bandits rob in the streets. Why does hosea refer to israel as ephraim specifically so. Set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than yahweh. Efrain is, again a new testament greek version of hebrew name ephraim. The names of his children indicate the attitude of god toward israel. The tribe of ephraim was taken into captivity by the assyrians in 722 bc when the northern kingdom of israel was conquered. He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power. And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, and idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen. Hosea 7, new international version niv the bible app. Book of hosea biblical studies oxford bibliographies. So, when we read ephraim, the whole nation of israel is in view. The book of hosea introduction to the book of hosea in the bible.

The second part of the book of hosea describes hosea\s marriage autobiographically. Israel and ephraim shall go to ruin by their iniquity. Jan 02, 2020 the tribe of ephraim was chastised for idolatry hosea 4. Hosea redeems his adulterous wife israel to come back to jehovah 4, 5 4. These 12 books are called minor prophets not because their message is less important but because they are so much shorter than the previous five books. The contents of the book may be analyzed further as follows. The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and together formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. Powerful love overcomes rebellion in the book of hosea.

Why is israel repeatedly referred to as ephraim in the. The tribe of ephraim was chastised for idolatry hosea 4. Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind. Because of the greatness of ephraim and his descendants, his name is often used interchangeably with israel, and that is the case in hosea chapter 11. The lord hath also a controversy with judah, and will punish jacob according to his ways. Hosea 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory.

Then, although they are sprinkled with admonitions, in the last chapters of his book, hosea says that god is finally going to rescue ephraim. The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hoseas position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of his message. Even so, the lord declared, is not ephraim my dear son, the child in whom i delight. Hosea 5 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Be sure to read any other bible passages that are called out in. Summary of the book of hosea the story of the bible. In the book of chronicles, ephraims act of splintering from judah is denounced as forsaking god, and. It is a short book, and reading it many times will help you understand the story much better. Hosea 12 kjv ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth bible. The book of hosea uses both israel and ephraim to refer to the northern kingdom. Hosea appears to have had the temperament of a poet. Ephraim is often seen as the tribe that embodies the entire northern kingdom and the royal house resided in the tribes. Hosea speaks many times of ephraim, of samaria, of joseph, of jezreel, of a wife of whoredom and of children of whoredoms, of an adulteress shut up within the chamber of her husband, sitting for a long time in widowhood and in the garb of mourning, awaiting the. Why does hosea refer to israel as ephraim specifically so many times.

At the same time he shows the future ways of god with his people. It is a record of the prophecies of the prophet hosea to the northern kingdom of israel also called ephraim after its largest tribe in the 8th century bc. Why is israel repeatedly referred to as ephraim in the book. When ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in israel. I know ephraim i am perfectly well acquainted with the actions of ephraim, the head of the ten tribes. The northern kingdom of israel enjoyed moderate success from conquering neighboring kingdoms, but they were spiritually bankrupt on the inside. Jehovahs legal case against israel 18 no knowledge of god in the land 1 israels idolatry and promiscuity 919 an immoral spirit leads astray 12 5. The book is a mixture of prose and poetry mostly poetry. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets.

On the bright side, if you get these two down a little bit, hosea is going to make enough sense to you for you to absorb some of its raw and powerful poetic punch. Hosea 1, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. The book of hosea is one of the minor prophet books of the old testament. God promises chastisement, which would make israel seek god.

While other historical and cultural factors certainly add color to our reading of hosea, these two simply cannot be ignored if we are to grasp the essence of the books message. Chapter 14 closes with an appeal to true repentance. Hosea 12 kjv ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth. Hosea is the first book of the twelve minor prophets. The northern kingdom, also referred to as israel, was taken into captivity by the assyrians in 722 bc jeremiah 7. Set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than yahweh, metaphorically comparing israels abandonment of yahweh to a woman being unfaithful to her husband.

Hosea with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Hosea s life and marriage were used in an analogous way to demonstrate the waywardness of israel and the steadfast, intimately personal love of yhwh. Oseas is a new testament version of the book of hosea. Hosea 12 tlv ephraim multiplies lies ephraim bible gateway. Israels alternative to destruction was to forsake her idols and return to the lord chs. The second part of the book contains longish lamentations of hosea. In hosea, the faithless actions of israel toward god are illustrated by the relationship between hosea and his adultress wife, gomer. The book of hosea written hundreds of years before daniel and is addressed to the northern kingdom of israel. Judah also shall fall with them and the other two tribes of judah and benjamin, having. Now, o ephraim, thou committest whoredom even now, at this time, thou goest on in thy idolatry, notwithstanding all my rebukes and exhortations. According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii c. By them hosea expresses his deep woe over israels condition. Jan 02, 2020 throughout the old testament, the name ephraim often refers to the ten tribes comprising israels northern kingdom, not just the single tribe named after josephs son ezekiel 37. When israel was a child, i love him, and out of egypt i called my son.