CRITICAL NOTES.— HOSEA 6:1.] Contains an appeal addressed by Israelites one to another. Some, as spoken by the prophet to the exiled and smitten people. HOSEA 6:2. TWO DAYS.] A proverbial way of expressing the certainty of an event in the time specitied: primarily applied to the conversion of Is:... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— HOSEA 6:4.] Begins a bitter complaint. WHAT] Both in mercy and judgment (Isaiah 5:4). God was constant and kind, Isa. inconstant. GOODNESS] Godliness, Heb. mercy, kindness, all virtues towards God and man; love which fulfils the law (Romans 13:10). MORNING CLOUD] Evanescent and unc... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— HOSEA 6:6. SAC.] which they brought. MERCY] which they lacked; a comparison by negatives; things less worthy are rejected. Moral obedience is better than ritual offerings (Matthew 9:13). KNOWL.] experimental and practical, which is more than empty service. Internal is put before ex... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— HOSEA 6:8. GILEAD] A city of refuge, the residence of priests, and the centre or metropolis of the hilly region beyond Jordan, yet polluted and the leader of ruin! HOSEA 6:9.] Even priests acted like predatory bands, to murder and surprise travellers on the way. Destruction was met... [ Continue Reading ]