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Hosea

[ hoh-zee-uh, -zey-uh ]

noun

  1. a Minor Prophet of the 8th century b.c.
  2. a book of the Bible bearing his name. : Hos.

Hosea

/ həʊˈzɪə /

noun

  1. a Hebrew prophet of the 8th century bc
  2. the book containing his oracles

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Hosea1

From Hebrew hōshēa' “salvation, help”

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Example Sentences

Richard Hosea, constable, testified that his character was good as far as he knew.

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