The first unit in the book of Hoshea includes perakim 1-3, and deals with the prophet’s marriage and its symbolic meaning as regards the relationship of God and Israel.

These perakim are a mixture of prophecies of doom and harsh rebuke with words of consolation and visions of redemption. The unit comprises six sections, which are arranged in a chiastic structure. In this study guide, we will follow the sections in order, while comparing them to the parallel sections. An appendix deals with the topic of Ba'al worship.

 

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