Hosea 14:5
“I will be like the dew to Israel. He will blossom like the lily, and send down his roots like Lebanon.”
— Hosea 14:5
About this verse
Hosea 14:5 comes from the book of Hosea, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is northern israel. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the metaphor genre of biblical literature. Key themes include growth, flourishing, divine blessing. Notable phrases: like the dew; blossom like the lily; roots like Lebanon. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
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Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
growing
Type
metaphor
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