Lexical Summary Hósée: Hosea Original Word: Ὡσηέ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Osee. Of Hebrew origin (Howshea'); Hosee (i.e. Hoshea), an Israelite -- Osee. see HEBREW Howshea' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Hoshea Definition Hosea, an Isr. prophet NASB Translation Hosea (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5617: ὡσεηὡσεη (G T Tr, but R L Ὠσεη; see WH. Introduction § 408; Tdf. Proleg., p. 107) (הושֵׁעַ 'deliverance'), ὁ, Hosea, a well-known Hebrew prophet, son of Beeri and contemporary of Isaiah (Hosea 1:1f): Romans 9:25. Topical Lexicon Name and background Ὡσηέ is the Greek form of the Hebrew prophet Hosea, whose name reflects the theme of “salvation” that pervades his message. The apostle Paul employs this Greek spelling once, in Romans 9:25, when he cites Hosea’s prophecy to demonstrate God’s redemptive purposes. Biblical usage Romans 9:25 is the sole New Testament occurrence: Romans 9:25 – “As He says in Hosea: ‘I will call them “My people” who are not My people, and I will call her “Beloved” who is not beloved.’” Here Paul draws from Hosea 2:23 and Hosea 1:10 to show that God’s saving intention includes those once estranged—Jew and Gentile alike—thus reinforcing the larger Romans argument of sovereign mercy. Historical context of Hosea Hosea ministered in the northern kingdom of Israel during the eighth century BC, a season marked by economic prosperity and spiritual infidelity. His marriage to Gomer, a woman who proved unfaithful, dramatized Israel’s covenant breach with the Lord. Yet Hosea’s oracles are threaded with promises of eventual restoration, revealing God’s willingness to reclaim His wayward people. Paul’s theological appropriation By citing Hosea, Paul demonstrates the continuity of God’s plan: Theological significance 1. Divine covenant faithfulness – Hosea unveils God’s steadfast love (Hosea 11:8-9), echoed in Romans 9-11, where God’s promises to Israel stand unbroken despite unbelief. Ministry application • Call to repentance – Hosea 6:1-3 urges returning to the Lord; pastors may apply this to personal and corporate revival. Christological and ecclesiological threads Hosea points forward to Christ, the faithful Bridegroom who purchases His bride at the cost of His own blood (Hosea 3:1-2; compare Ephesians 5:2). The Church, comprising both Jews and Gentiles, embodies the “beloved” once alienated but now reconciled, fulfilling Hosea’s promise and Paul’s exposition. Related Scriptures Hosea 1:10; Hosea 2:23; Hosea 3:5; Hosea 6:1-3; Isaiah 10:22-23; Romans 9:27-29; Romans 10:12; Ephesians 2:11-13; 1 Peter 2:10. Forms and Transliterations Ωσηε Ὡσηὲ Hosee Hoseè Hōsēe Hōsēè osee ŌsēeLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |