Osee
/oh-ZEE/
Summary
Osee is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Hosea, used in the King James Version when Paul quotes the prophet in Romans.
☩Usage
Osee appears in the King James Version as the form of the prophet Hosea's name when quoted in Romans. Modern translations render the name as Hosea, the more familiar form. Paul quotes Hosea's prophecy about God calling those who were "not my people" to become "my people," applying this to the Gentiles who have been brought into the covenant through faith in Christ.
Key verses:Romans 9:25
Related Verses1 mention
Romans· 1 verse
References
- 1.James Orr (ed.), "Osee," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).