Hosea
Hosea’s marriage to an unfaithful wife pictures Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s persistent love.
14chapters
197verses
4,917words (BSB)
25 minto read
Who wrote Hosea?
Traditionally written by Hosea.
Hosea 6:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Read Hosea
| Minutes a day | Days to finish |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 5 |
| 10 minutes | 3 |
| 15 minutes | 2 |
| 20 minutes | 2 |
Chapters
The longest chapter is Hosea 2 (23 verses, about 3 minutes).
| Chapter | Verses | Words | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 327 | 2 |
| 2 | 23 | 638 | 3 |
| 3 | 5 | 143 | 1 |
| 4 | 19 | 447 | 2 |
| 5 | 15 | 347 | 2 |
| 6 | 11 | 244 | 1 |
| 7 | 16 | 376 | 2 |
| 8 | 14 | 307 | 2 |
| 9 | 17 | 445 | 2 |
| 10 | 15 | 427 | 2 |
| 11 | 12 | 300 | 2 |
| 12 | 14 | 294 | 1 |
| 13 | 16 | 394 | 2 |
| 14 | 9 | 228 | 1 |
Questions
How many chapters are in Hosea?
Hosea has 14 chapters and 197 verses in the Berean Standard Bible.
Who wrote the book of Hosea?
Traditionally written by Hosea.
How long does it take to read Hosea?
About 25 min at 200 words a minute (4,917 words). At 10 minutes a day that is 3 days.
What is Hosea about?
Hosea’s marriage to an unfaithful wife pictures Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s persistent love.