Hosea

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

noun

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

Origin of Hosea

From Hebrew hōshēa' “salvation, help”

Words Nearby Hosea

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How to use Hosea in a sentence

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British Dictionary definitions for Hosea

Hosea

/ (həʊˈzɪə) /

nounOld Testament

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

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