hosea

• Nombre propio que designa a uno de los profetas menores hebreos del siglo VIII a.C. y también al libro del Antiguo Testamento que contiene sus profecías.

A proper noun referring to a minor Hebrew prophet from the 8th century BC, as well as the Old Testament book that contains his prophecies.

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1. Biblical ProphetC1formal

   A minor Hebrew prophet from the 8th century BC who is the author of the Book of Hosea in the Old Testament.

   Oseas, profeta bíblico

   • Hosea is considered one of the twelve minor prophets in the Bible.
   • The prophet Hosea preached to the northern kingdom of Israel.
   • Hosea's marriage to Gomer is a central metaphor in his book.

2. Book of the BibleC1formal

   The 28th book of the Old Testament, containing the prophecies of Hosea, focusing on God's love and Israel's unfaithfulness.

   Libro de Oseas

   • The Book of Hosea emphasizes God's enduring love for His people.
   • Scholars study Hosea for its poetic language and themes of redemption.
   • Hosea is often quoted in discussions about divine mercy and judgment.