Hosea
“And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.”
Hosea 2:23
Hosea 2:23 (KJV) speaks to God's mercy, belonging to God, and God's love — words set in Hosea, a prophet's picture of God's relentless love. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalms 103:11“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalms 103:8“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
Lamentations 3:22
Common questions
What does Hosea 2:23 mean?
In the King James Version, Hosea 2:23 reads: "And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God." The verse speaks to God's mercy, belonging to God, and God's love. To read it well, take it in the flow of Hosea 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Hosea 2:23 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God." is Hosea 2:23 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Hosea chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Hosea 2:23?
Verses that sit beside Hosea 2:23 include Luke 15:20, Psalms 103:11, and Psalms 103:8. Reading them alongside Hosea 2:23 deepens the theme of God's mercy.
How can I pray with Hosea 2:23?
Read Hosea 2:23 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.