Lexical Definition
הוֹשֵׁעַ Hôwshêaʻ (ho-shay'-ah) Hoshea N:N-M-P
from יָשַׁע; deliverer
Hosea, Hoshea, Oshea.
- § Hosea or Hoshea or Oshea = "salvation"
- Hoshea, the name of five Israelites
1) family name of Joshua, the son of Nun
2) the 19th and last king of the northern kingdom of Israel
3) son of Beeri, and the first of the minor prophets; prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel in the reign of Jeroboam II
4) a son of Azaziah, a chief of Ephraim in the time of David
5) an Israelite chief who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
See Greek: Ὡσηέ
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הוֹשֵׁ֥עַ | Hoshea | Neh.10.23 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.23
Brown-Driver-Briggs
הוֺשֵׁעַ proper name, masculine (salvation; on form, compare הַשְׁמֵד הַמְשֵׁל on pronunciation see HptZA ii, 261 Anm. 2 JagerBAS i, 468) —
1. original name of Joshua according to Num 13:8; Num 13:16 (P), ᵐ5 Αυση, compare Deut 32:44 (J; probably error, see Dr), ᵐ5 Ιησους, see יְהוֺשׁוּעַ above
2. last king of Israel 2Kgs 15:30; 2Kgs 17:1; 2Kgs 17:3; 2Kgs 17:4; 2Kgs 17:6; 2Kgs 18:1; 2Kgs 18:9; 2Kgs 18:10, ᵐ5 Ωσηε.
3. the prophet Hosea Hos 1:1; Hos 1:2 (twice in verse), ᵐ5 Ωσηε.
4. an Ephraimite chief under David 1Chr 27:20, ᵐ5 Ωση(ε).
5. a chief under Nehemiah Neh 10:24*, ᵐ5 Ωσηθα, Ωσηε.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:8 · 13:16 |
| Deuteronomy | 32:44 |
| 2 Kings | 15:30 · 17:1 · 17:3 · 17:4 · 17:6 · 18:1 · 18:9 · 18:10 |
| 1 Chronicles | 27:20 |
| Nehemiah | 10:24* |
| Hosea | 1:1 · 1:2 |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • A leader who sealed Nehemiah's covenant.
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Hoshea was one of the leaders of the people who signed the covenant led by Nehemiah to follow the Law of God.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.23;
- only referred to as Hoshea הוֹשֵׁעַ.
Hoshea is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:23 as one of the leaders of the people who signed the covenant to follow the Law of God during the time of Nehemiah. This covenant was a solemn agreement made by the Israelites to obey God's commandments, separate themselves from the surrounding nations, and support the temple service.
The signing of the covenant was a significant event in the history of Israel, as it marked a renewed commitment to God and His laws after the Babylonian exile. The leaders who signed the covenant, including Hoshea, represented the various families and groups within the Jewish community.
By signing the covenant, Hoshea and the other leaders publicly declared their dedication to God and their willingness to lead the people in obedience to His commandments. This act of commitment was essential for the spiritual and social renewal of the Jewish community as they sought to reestablish themselves in the land of Israel.
All entries for Hoshea: הוֹשֵׁעַ