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Hosea / Hoshea (Prophet of Unconditional Love)
הוֹשֵׁעַ בֶּן בְּאֵרִי
(Known as "Hosea")
Prophet of Divine Unconditional Love, Metaphor of Covenant Compassion
Born
c. 785 BCE
Samaria, Palestine
Samaria, Palestine
Passed Away
c. 725 BCE
Samaria, Palestine
Lifespan
~60 years old
"For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings."
Archival Overview
Eighth-century BCE prophet whose tumultuous personal marriage served as a living parable of God's relentless, forgiving love for an unfaithful people. Preached that divine mercy surpasses ritual sacrifice.
Biographical Record
Commanded to marry Gomer, who repeatedly proved unfaithful, Hosea purchased her back from bondage and restored her to his home. Through this poignant heartbreak, he channeled the suffering divine heart yearning for communal reconciliation.
His famous dictum, "For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings," profoundly shaped the ethical core of prophetic religion and was repeatedly quoted by Jesus.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual Memorial
Tomb of Prophet Hosea Sanctuary
Samaria, Palestine
Samaria, Palestine
GPS: 32.0400, 35.7300
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