The wind] i.e. idolatry. It.. stalk] RV 'he hath no standing corn,' as the result of his sowing. The bud] RV 'The blade.' If so be.. up] Again Hosea formally modifies his previous statement, only to hint more plainly at the fate of the nation.

8, 9. The condition of Israel in the land of captivity is here described. A vessel wherein is no pleasure] i.e. a cheap and worthless piece of pottery.

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