1-7 Israel was prosperous, yet then Hosea boldly tells them of their
sins, and foretells their destruction. Men are not to be flattered in
sinful ways because they prosper in the world; nor will it last long
if they go on still in their trespasses. The prophet must show Israel
their sin; show it to... [ Continue Reading ]
8-11 The rejection of Israel for a time, is signified by the name of
another child: call him Lo-ammi, "not my people." The Lord disowns all
relation to them. We love him, because he first loved us; but our
being cast out of covenant, is owing to ourselves and our folly. Mercy
is remembered in the m... [ Continue Reading ]