CRITICAL NOTES.] HOSEA 13:1. EPH.] formerly enjoyed great distinction in Israel. Men listened with fear and trembling to him (Job 29:21); he exalted himself, secured the rule among the tribes, and then seceded and established a separate kingdom. By the introduction of the worship of Baal and the cu... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.] HOSEA 13:4. YET] Another contrast between the idolatry of Israel and the mercy of God to them (cf. Hosea 12:10). _HOMILETICS_ GOD THE ONLY SAVIOUR.—_Hosea 13:4_ The people may be worthless, and driven away like smoke, but God is the same as of old. None else should be their Savi... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.] HOSEA 13:5. KNOW] _i.e._ cared for them, and loved them as his own (Psalms 144:3; Amos 3:2). HOSEA 13:6.] A reproof from cattle growing wanton in abundant pasture; the very thing against which they were warned (Deuteronomy 8:11; Deuteronomy 32:15). HOSEA 13:7. THEREFORE] Israel, t... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.] HOSEA 13:9.] This destruction is entirely their own. Against God, men are against their own help and welfare. _HOMILETICS_ MORAL SUICIDE AND DIVINE HELP.—_Hosea 13:9_ The prophet once more refers to the cause of their sorrow, and declares God to be their only help when they were... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.] HOSEA 13:10. WHERE] thy king to save when Assyrians attack cities? Where thy judges who surround the king and help to administer right? God gave and God punished them through a king. HOSEA 13:12. BOUND UP] like money in a bag, and put in secret places (Job 14:17; 1 Samuel 25:29).... [ Continue Reading ]