Hosah
Hosah was both a city on the border of Asher near Tyre and a Merarite Levite appointed among the doorkeepers of the ark in David’s time.
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Hosanna
Hosanna means “save now” or “save, we pray.” It became a joyful cry of praise and welcome, especially when the crowds greeted Jesus as the Son of David entering Jerusalem.
Hose
A hose was a tunic or undergarment, as mentioned in the account of the garments worn by the companions of Daniel in Babylon.
Hosea
Hosea was a prophet of the northern kingdom of Israel and the son of Beeri. His ministry addressed Israel’s unfaithfulness and announced both judgment and the possibility of restoration.
Hosea, Prophecies of
The prophecies of Hosea form a book of fourteen chapters focused on Israel’s idolatry, covenant unfaithfulness, coming judgment, and God’s promised mercy and restoration. The book is the first of the Minor Prophets.
Hoshaiah
Hoshaiah was the name of two men: a leader who opposed Jeremiah’s counsel after Jerusalem’s fall, and a man who joined the procession at the dedication of Jerusalem’s wall.
Hoshea
Hoshea was the last king of the northern kingdom of Israel. He rebelled against Assyria, was imprisoned, and saw Samaria captured and the Israelites deported.
Hospitality
Hospitality is the welcoming and care of strangers, travelers, and those in need. Scripture commends it as a virtue, and the New Testament urges believers to practice it willingly and without complaint.
Host
A host may be an entertainer or keeper of an inn, and the term may also mean a military force. Israel’s armies developed from infantry forces into organized armies containing cavalry and chariots.
Host of heaven
The host of heaven can mean the sun, moon, and stars, which display God’s created order but were sometimes worshiped by Israel. It can also refer to the angelic army serving God.
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