Ὡσηέ (Hōsēe)
Hōsēe
Hosea
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The proper noun Hōsēe refers to Hosea, the eighth-century BCE Hebrew prophet known as the son of Beeri. In the New Testament, his name appears only once, in Romans 9:25, where Paul quotes from the Old Testament book bearing his name.
Paul uses this reference to illustrate how God’s promise extends beyond Israel to include Gentiles. By citing Hosea, he connects the prophetic message of restoration with the inclusion of those who were not originally part of God’s chosen people. This single usage highlights the continuity between the Hebrew Scriptures and the early Christian understanding of the gospel.
The name itself carries significant meaning, derived from the Hebrew word for "salvation." This etymology aligns with the prophet’s message of hope and redemption, even in times of judgment. Paul’s selection of Hosea underscores the theme of divine mercy reaching all who believe.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Hosea comes from a Hebrew root meaning salvation. In Romans 9:25, Paul uses this reference to show that God’s promise of rescue extends beyond Israel to include Gentiles. This single mention highlights how the Old Testament prophets point toward the inclusive nature of the gospel.
When you read this verse, it reminds us that belonging to God is not limited by background or history. The message of salvation reaches those who were once far off. This connection between the prophet and the apostle shows the unity of Scripture and the breadth of divine mercy for all who believe.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Hosea1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ὡσηὲ1×
Key Verses
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Romans 9:25
As he says also in Hosea, “I will call them ‘my people,’ which were not my people; and her ‘beloved,’ who was not beloved.”
Paul cites Hosea to demonstrate that God calls Gentiles, who were not previously part of His people, to be called 'my people' and 'beloved'.