Osee
TextsWhat is the meaning of Osee in the Bible?
The form 'Osee' appears in the King James Version of Romans 9:25, representing the prophet Hosea as rendered in the Latin Vulgate and subsequent Revised Version.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing 'Osee' as the Vulgate equivalent of Hosea clarifies the source of the quotation in Romans 9:25, connecting the New Testament citation directly to the Old Testament prophetic text.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Osee functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Osee in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Osee clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Romans 9:25
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Osee." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/osee/