Take with you words, and return to the LORD; Say to him, “Forgive all iniquity, and take what is good. Let us offer the fruit of our lips.” Hosea 14:3 NABRE The book of Hosea closes with a similar pattern as most of the prophecy, a denunciation of Israel’s infidelity…
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When Israel was a child I loved him, out of Egypt I called my son. Hosea 11:1 NABRE Hosea began speaking about the love of God to Israel as the love of a spouse, but now he changes the relationship example and describes God’s love as that of a Father…
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Their heart is false! Now they will pay for their guilt: God will break down their altars and destroy their sacred pillars. Hosea 10:2 NABRE Hosea speaking about Israel indicates as she becomes wealthier, she becomes more corrupt. He opens this chapter by calling Israel a luxuriant vine with abundant…
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They made kings, but not by my authority; they established princes, but without my knowledge. With their silver and gold they made idols for themselves, to their own destruction. Hosea 8:4 NABRE Hosea is denouncing sins which the Hebrew people have acted out. The have appointed kings without God’s approval…
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On that day—oracle of the LORD— You shall call me “My husband,” and you shall never again call me “My baal.” Hosea 2:18 NABRE Hosea is another prophet of God who speaks about the infidelity of Israel to God. Hosea speaks of his own wife and compares her living to…
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