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About Hoshea

Hebrew Name

הוֹשֵׁעַ

English Name

Hoshea

Phonetic Spelling

ho-SHAY-ah
What does Hoshea mean?
‘Salvation’ or “he saves’ or ‘he helps.’

דְּבַר־יְהֹוָ֣ה ׀ אֲשֶׁ֣ר הָיָ֗ה אֶל־הוֹשֵׁ֙עַ֙ בֶּן־בְּאֵרִ֔י בִּימֵ֨י עֻזִּיָּ֥ה יוֹתָ֛ם אָחָ֥ז יְחִזְקִיָּ֖ה מַלְכֵ֣י יְהוּדָ֑ה וּבִימֵ֛י יָרׇבְעָ֥ם בֶּן־יוֹאָ֖שׁ מֶ֥לֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

The word of Hashem that came to Hoshea son of Be'eri, in the reigns of Kings Uzziyahu, Yotam, Achaz, and Chizkiyahu of Yehuda, and in the reign of King Yerovam son of Yoash of Yisrael.

d'-VAR a-do-NAI a-SHER ha-YAH el ho-SHE-a ben b'-E-ri b'-Y'-may u-ZI-yah yo-TAM a-KHAZ y'-khiz-ki-YAH mal-khay y'-hu-DAH u-b'-Y'-may ya-ro-VAM ben yo-AKH me-lekh yis-ra-AYL

Hosea 1:1

Description about Hoshea
Hosea was a prophet during the First Temple period. He prophesied for approximately 60 years.
Attribute of Hoshea
Hope, loyalty to God
Where is Hoshea in the Bible?
In the Book of Hosea
What did Hoshea do in the Bible?
Hosea was a truly dedicated prophet. At God’s command, he married an unfaithful harlot and fathered children with her. Throughout his prophecies, he denounces the corruption of the rich and powerful. Hoshea also tries to convince the people that salvation is possible, even when all seems lost.
What does the Bible say about Hoshea?
Dedicated

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