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Hosea 8:7 For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up.
There are many references to 'wind' and several references to 'whirlwind' in Scripture. 'Wind' here is in Hebrew 'ruwach' (Strongs 7307), which was first used at Genesis 8:1. There we learn wind is not inherently evil, in fact in this instance it was helpful and good since it dried up the waters of the worldwide Flood. 'Whirlwind' is in Hebrew 'cuwphah' (Strongs 5492) which was first used at II Kings 2:1 to describe Elijah's ascension to heaven. Apparently, neither is 'whirlwind' inherently evil.
Therefore we must approach the answer from the perspective of the verse's context. What IS being discussed in Chapter Eight of Hosea?
Israel's idolatry!
God wishes here to point out Israel's pattern of sin which led to her being returned to the bondage of government by other nations.
Israel had 'sown wind' by looking to Assyria for protection rather than depending upon their God, 'sown wind' by breaking covenant with a holy God in worshipping idols rather than worshipping Him, and 'sown wind' by choosing a king from among men rather than wanting God Himself as their king as Moses had so respectfully asked--and been graciously allowed.
Therefore Israel reaping 'the whirlwind' was for Israel reaping something similar in nature to that which they sowed, yet larger, and in this case far more dangerous, as whirlwinds can be. At the end of the passage God's disapproval with Israel is clear and pointed, highlighted by the prophet Hosea:
My God will cast them away, because they did not hearken unto him: and they shall be wanderers among the nations. Hosea 9:17
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Name for the Holy Spirit?
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What is an example of cause and effect in the Bible?
For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. (Hosea 8.7)
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It's an idiom-- he who sows the wind shall reap the storms, meaning basically, there are consequences for what you do.
Do born again believer reap what he sow?
Not only believers, but we all reap what we sow; according to the Word in Galatians 6.9. - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. And also the unbelievers, as in Hosea 8. 7. - For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: And the preachers: Psalms 28.5. - They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Who said They have sown the wind and they shall reap the whirlwind?
This quote is originally from Hosea 8:7 (King James Version); full verse: "For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up" Actually, I believe the question is relative to the 2nd world war. Specifically, the Air Marshall was the head of Britain's Bomber Command, one Arthur "Bomber" Harris. He was, of course, quoting the above passage from the Bible.
What is the duration of Reap the Wild Wind?
The duration of Reap the Wild Wind is 2.05 hours.
When was Reap the Wild Wind?
Reap the Wild Wind was created on 1942-03-18.
When was Reap the Wild Wind created?
Reap the Wild Wind was created on 1942-03-18.
Was the same dog used in the wizard of oz as reap the wild wind?
No, Terry was not in "Reap the Wild Wind".
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from the Bible. "sow the wind, inherit the whirlwind"
What is the definition of whirlwind?
A wind that turns in a small vortex.
