5617. Hósée

Lexicon

Hósée: Hosea

Original Word: Ὡσηέ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Hósée
Pronunciation: ho-say-eh'
Phonetic Spelling: (ho-say-eh')
Definition: Hosea
Meaning: Hosea, the Hebrew prophet.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Osee.

Of Hebrew origin (Howshea'); Hosee (i.e. Hoshea), an Israelite -- Osee.

see HEBREW Howshea'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Hoshea
Definition
Hosea, an Isr. prophet
NASB Translation
Hosea (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5617: ὡσεη

ὡσεη (G T Tr, but R L Ὠσεη; see WH. Introduction § 408; Tdf. Proleg., p. 107) (הושֵׁעַ 'deliverance'), ὁ, Hosea, a well-known Hebrew prophet, son of Beeri and contemporary of Isaiah (Hosea 1:1f): Romans 9:25.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name הוֹשֵׁעַ (Hosea), which means "salvation" or "he saves."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1954 (הוֹשֵׁעַ, Hôshēa‘): The Hebrew origin of the name Hosea, meaning "salvation" or "he saves." This entry corresponds to the prophet Hosea in the Old Testament, whose life and message are foundational to understanding the themes of redemption and divine love in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The name Ὡσηέ appears in the New Testament in reference to the Old Testament prophet Hosea. It is used in contexts that cite or allude to his writings or prophecies.

Context: • Hosea in the Bible: Hosea is a significant prophetic figure in the Old Testament, known for his message of repentance and return to God. His ministry took place during a tumultuous period in Israel's history, marked by idolatry and moral decline. The Book of Hosea, attributed to him, is the first of the twelve minor prophetic books and is notable for its vivid imagery and symbolic actions, such as Hosea's marriage to Gomer, which represents God's relationship with Israel.
• Theological Themes: Hosea's prophecies emphasize God's steadfast love and mercy, juxtaposed with His righteous judgment. The central theme is the call for Israel to return to the Lord, highlighting the consequences of unfaithfulness and the hope of redemption. Hosea's message underscores the covenant relationship between God and His people, illustrating divine compassion and the possibility of restoration.
• New Testament References: In the New Testament, Hosea is quoted to affirm the fulfillment of prophecy and to illustrate theological points. For example, in Romans 9:25-26, Paul references Hosea to demonstrate God's inclusive plan of salvation for both Jews and Gentiles: "As He says in Hosea: 'I will call them ‘My people’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My beloved’ who is not My beloved.'"
• Significance in Christian Thought: Hosea's life and message are often seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's redemptive work. His call for repentance and the promise of God's unwavering love resonate with the New Testament's message of grace and salvation through Jesus Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

Ωσηε Ὡσηὲ Hosee Hoseè Hōsēe Hōsēè osee Ōsēe

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 9:25 N
GRK: ἐν τῷ Ὡσηὲ λέγει Καλέσω
NAS: also in Hosea, I WILL CALL
KJV: also in Osee, I will call them my
INT: in Hosea he says I will call

Strong's Greek 5617
1 Occurrence

Ὡσηὲ — 1 Occ.