Hosea 6:6
“For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”
— Hosea 6:6
About this verse
Hosea 6:6 comes from the book of Hosea, written during the Divided Kingdom (~930 BC) period. The setting is Israel. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include mercy over ritual, heart vs ceremony, knowing God. Notable phrases: desire mercy not sacrifice; knowledge of God.
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Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
Emotion
seeking
Type
prophecy
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