Hosea 6:3

Translations

Modern

So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.

Traditional

Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.

Literal

And let us know, let us press on to know YHWH. Like the dawn, His going forth is sure, and He will come like the rain to us, like the spring rain that showers the earth.

Latin

Vivificabit nos post duos dies; in die tertia suscitabit nos, et vivemus in conspectu ejus. Sciemus, sequemurque ut cognoscamus Dominum: quasi diluculum præparatus est egressus ejus, et veniet quasi imber nobis temporaneus et serotinus terræ.

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Hebrew

English

So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.

Notes

Hosea 6:1–3

After God judged Israel, the religious leaders asked the people to repent and know the Lord.
The rains that came in early spring were essential for growing crops.

Theme notes and profiles

Following Jesus Knowing God Returning to the Lord

Events

Prophecies of Hosea

Related verses

Jeremiah 24:7
I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart.
Hosea 14:5
I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon.
Proverbs 2:1–5
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
Psalm 72:6
May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth.
Philippians 3:13–15
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
Matthew 13:11
He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”
Zechariah 10:1
Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field.
2 Peter 1:19
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Malachi 4:2
“But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall.
Micah 4:2
And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
Luke 1:78
…because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

Glossary

Hosea, Book of Resurrection Soul Spring Rains, Latter Rain Suffering

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Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Backsliders: Return of Blessing: Spiritual, from God Rain of Christ in the Communication of his Graces Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Fertilizing The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: Rain and Dew: Fertilising Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to

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