Hosea 2 - Introduction
* The idolatry of the people. (1-5) God's judgments against them. (6-13) His promises of reconciliation. (14-23)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The idolatry of the people. (1-5) God's judgments against them. (6-13) His promises of reconciliation. (14-23)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-5 This chapter continues the figurative address to Israel, in reference to Hosea's wife and children. Let us own and love as brethren, all whom the Lord seems to put among his children, and encourage them in that they have received mercy. But every Christian, by his example and conduct, must prote... [ Continue Reading ]
6-13 God threatens what he would do with this treacherous, idolatrous people. They did not turn, therefore all this came upon them; and it is written for admonition to us. If lesser difficulties be got over, God will raise greater. The most resolute in sinful pursuits, are commonly most crossed in... [ Continue Reading ]
14-23 After these judgments the Lord would deal with Israel more gently. By the promise of rest in Christ we are invited to take his yoke upon us; and the work of conversion may be forwarded by comforts as well as by convictions. But usually the Lord drives us to despair of earthly joy, and help fr... [ Continue Reading ]