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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Hosea 1 - Introduction

Hosea, to shew God's judgment for spiritual whoredom, taketh Gomer, and hath by her Jezreel, Lo-ruhamah, and Lo-ammi. The restoration of Judah and Israel.

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See also Hosea 1 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    PART I., 1-3. These Chapter s form a distinct section consisting of two narrative pieces, mainly in prose (Hosea 1:2 to Hosea 2:1 and Hosea 3), which narrate the story of the prophet's unhappy marriag...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Hosea and his Wife. A Parable for the Israelites...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    EXAMINATION CONSIDERATIONS 1. Was Hosea's marriage actual or symbolic? 2. Did God command Hosea to do something immoral in marrying a woman of harlotry? 3. Why did God command Hosea to marry an...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO HOSEA 1 After the general inscription of the book, in which the author, penman, and time of this prophecy, are expressed, Hosea 1:1, the people of Israel are reproved for their idolat...

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