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Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Hosea Meaning in the Bible
Hosea
boy
Hosea means "Salvation; He saves", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Hosea appears in the King James Bible, and Hosea 2:19 is the passage most often tied to it. Hosea embodies God's scandalous grace — He pursues the unfaithful with relentless love and refuses to give up on His people.
Is Hosea in the Bible?
Yes — Hosea appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/hoh-ZAY-uh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningSalvation; He saves
What does Hosea mean?
Hosea is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Salvation; He saves". The prophet Hosea was commanded to marry an unfaithful woman, Gomer, as a living parable of God's relentless love for unfaithful Israel. Hosea's pain mirrored God's pain — and his persistence mirrored God's unbreakable commitment to His people.
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What does Hosea mean in the Bible?
Hosea means "Salvation; He saves" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Hosea appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Hosea is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Hosea 2:19. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely."
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Which books of the Bible mention Hosea?
Hosea is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hosea?
Hosea embodies God's scandalous grace — He pursues the unfaithful with relentless love and refuses to give up on His people.
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Word Meaning
Salvation (Yeshuah) (יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah))
Deliverance, rescue, and victory — God's saving action on behalf of His people.
Strong's
Strong's H3444 — Salvation (Yeshuah)
יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah) • Deliverance, rescue, and victory — God's saving action on behalf of His people.
Prayer
Prayer for the Salvation of a Loved One
Interceding for someone who doesn't yet know Christ.
Hymn
Jesus Loves Me
Anna B. Warner • 1860
Commentary
Hosea 14:4 Commentary
In-depth study • Healing & Free Love
Commentary
Hosea 11:1 Commentary
In-depth study • God's Parental Love
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Hosea name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Hosea
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Hosea?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hosea?
You can read every verse where Hosea appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.