Hosea 12:5
Even the Lord God of hosts; the Lord is his memorial.
Cross-references
Genesis 32:30
Historical context
Genesis 32:30 records Jacob seeing God face to face at Peniel—the event Hosea 12:4-5 recounts as God speaking to Jacob.
Exodus 3:15
Parallel
Exodus 3:15 declares YHWH as the eternal memorial name—the same divine name Hosea 12:5 calls 'the LORD is his memorial'.
Psalm 135:13
Parallel
Psalm 135:13 echoes the same theme: God's name endures forever, reinforcing the memorial name from Hosea 12:5.
Isaiah 42:8
Parallel
Isaiah 42:8 declares 'I am the LORD, that is my name'—a parallel affirmation to Hosea 12:5's focus on God's memorial name.