Bible passages

Daniel 8:1–27

Daniel's Vision of the Ram and Goat

Daniel 8 records a vision Daniel saw in Belshazzar’s reign and the interpretation given to him.

Daniel 10:1–12:13

Daniel's Final Vision

Daniel 10 to 12 records Daniel’s final vision. It begins with mourning and a messenger’s arrival, moves through a long account of conflicts and proud rulers, and ends with trouble, resurrection, wisdom, sealed words, and Daniel’s own future hope.

Hosea 2:1–13

Israel’s Adultery Rebuked

Hosea 2:1–13 uses marriage and family language to rebuke unfaithfulness to Yahweh. The passage speaks as prophecy and teaching, showing both the seriousness of turning away from him and the reason for his judgement.

Hosea 2:14–23

God’s Mercy to Israel

Hosea 2:14–23 speaks in promise-filled prophetic language. Yahweh says he will speak tenderly, remove false worship, restore peace and fruitfulness, and renew his bond with his people in mercy and faithfulness.

Hosea 4:1–19

God’s Case against His People

Hosea 4:1–19 reads like Yahweh’s charge against his own people. It names what is wrong in the land, shows how leaders have failed, and warns that stubborn unfaithfulness will end in shame and disappointment.

Hosea 5:1–15

Judgment on Israel and Judah

Hosea 5:1-15 gives a sharp warning to priests, Israel, the royal house and Judah. It explains why judgment is coming and why sacrifices or foreign alliances cannot fix the people’s unfaithfulness.

Hosea 6:1–11

The Unrepentance of Israel and Judah

Hosea 6:1–11 begins with hopeful words about returning to Yahweh, then turns to Yahweh’s own assessment of Israel and Judah.

Hosea 7:1–16

Ephraim’s Iniquity

Hosea 7:1–16 speaks as prophecy and teaching. The passage shows that while God speaks of healing and redeeming, Ephraim and Israel are exposed for lies, pride, harmful alliances and hearts that do not truly return to him.

Hosea 8:1–14

Israel Will Reap the Whirlwind

Hosea 8 is an urgent warning. With vivid pictures such as a trumpet, an eagle, an idol and a whirlwind, it shows that Israel’s rebellion against Yahweh brings consequences they cannot avoid.

Hosea 9:1–17

Israel’s Punishment

Hosea 9 is a prophecy of warning. Israel is told that its celebration is empty because it has been unfaithful to God, and the passage traces the loss that will follow in land, worship, future and security.

Hosea 10:1–15

Retribution for Israel’s Sin

Hosea 10:1 to 15 warns that Israel’s prosperity was used for false worship, and that divided loyalty brings guilt, shame and judgement.

Hosea 11:1–7

Out of Egypt I Called My Son

Hosea 11:1–7 speaks about the Lord’s care for Israel and Israel’s refusal to respond. The passage uses family pictures and clear warnings to show both tender love and serious judgement.

Hosea 11:8–12

God’s Love for Israel

In these verses, the Lord speaks with both deep compassion and clear truth. He names Ephraim and Israel’s wrong, yet he also says he will not give them up and describes their return to him.

Hosea 12:1–14

A Reproof of Ephraim, Judah, and Jacob

Hosea 12 speaks as prophecy and teaching, rebuking Ephraim, Judah, and Jacob. The passage moves between present sin, reminders from Jacob’s history, and God’s call to return with kindness, justice, and patient waiting.

Hosea 13:1–8

God’s Anger against Israel

Hosea 13:1–8 warns that Israel’s pride and idol worship have led to guilt and coming judgement.

Hosea 13:9–14

Ransom from Death

In these verses, Hosea speaks to Israel about ruin, failed leaders, stored-up guilt and a striking word about ransom from the power of Sheol and redemption from death.

Hosea 13:15–16

Judgment on Samaria

These verses use sharp images to announce judgement on Samaria. Hosea first pictures drying and plunder, then states the reason clearly: Samaria will bear her guilt because she has rebelled against her God.

Hosea 14:1–3

A Call to Repentance

Hosea 14:1-3 calls Israel to return to Yahweh. These verses speak plainly about sin, forgiveness, and a changed response to God, showing what repentance says and which trusts are refused.

Hosea 14:4–9

A Promise of God’s Blessing

Hosea 14:4–9 speaks in promises and pictures. It shows God turning from anger to healing and care, then ends with a call for wise people to understand and walk in the Lord’s right ways.

Joel 1:1–7

The Invasion of Locusts

Joel 1:1-7 opens with Yahweh’s word to Joel and calls the people of the land to listen. The passage describes extraordinary devastation and insists that it should be remembered and retold across generations.

Joel 1:8–12

A Call to Mourning

Joel 1:8–12 is a strong call to grieve. The passage piles up pictures of loss so readers can feel how serious the disaster is, from worship in Yahweh’s house to crops, trees and human joy.

Joel 1:13–20

A Call to Repentance

Joel 1:13–20 calls priests and people to mourn, gather, and cry out to Yahweh. The passage describes a crisis so severe that worship, food, farming, and even the animals are all affected.

Joel 2:1–11

The Army of Locusts

Joel 2:1–11 sounds an alarm. The passage describes the coming day of Yahweh with urgent warning, dark imagery and an unstoppable army, so readers feel both the seriousness of the message and the greatness of Yahweh.

Joel 2:12–17

Return with All Your Heart

Joel 2:12–17 calls God’s people to return to Yahweh sincerely. These verses combine personal repentance, gathered fasting, and priestly prayer, showing that a true return involves both the heart and the whole community.