On that day—oracle of the LORD— You shall call me “My husband,” and you shall never again call me “My baal.” Hosea 2:18 NABRE Hosea is another prophet of God who speaks about the infidelity of Israel to God. Hosea speaks of his own wife and compares her living to…
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As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; in Jerusalem you shall find your comfort. Isaiah 66:13 NABRE The prophet Isaiah is closing out his chapter and speaking about the relationship between Israel and God. An analogy is used…
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I will restore my people Israel, they shall rebuild and inhabit their ruined cities, Plant vineyards and drink the wine, set out gardens and eat the fruits. Amos 9:14 NABRE Amos closes out his book on a positive note, declaring the Lord will take care of all those who follow…
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See, days are coming—oracle of the Lord GOD— when I will send a famine upon the land: Not a hunger for bread, or a thirst for water, but for hearing the word of the LORD. Amos 8:11 NABRE Amos denounces injustices, indicating Israel’s rottenness has run its course and nothing…
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Amos answered Amaziah, “I am not a prophet, nor do I belong to a company of prophets. I am a herdsman and a dresser of sycamores,” Amos 7:14 NABRE Amos has an altercation with Amaziah, the priest of the sanctuary of Bethel and a supporter of the king. Amaziah sees…
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