HOSEA—NOTE ON Hosea 14:2 Take with you words means to know ahead of time what you will say. Hosea then gives the words of confession the people should use before the Lord (vv. Hosea 14:2). These verses include covenant terms that express God’s grace and the people’s gratitude. Take away all iniquity recalls Exodus 34:7 (“forgiving”; compare Psalms 32:5). Pay with bulls the vows of our lips probably describes peace offerings (see Exodus 24:5; Numbers 7:88), in which the grateful worshiper enjoys a meal in God’s presence. This is what Israel can expect if they return to the LORD.

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