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Pages you visit will appear hereGod's unfailing love for unfaithful Israel
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God commands Hosea to marry Gomer, symbolizing Israel’s unfaithfulness. Their children’s names signify judgment: Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, and Lo-Ammi.
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Commentary
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God describes Israel as an unfaithful wife. Yet He promises to allure her back, betrothing her forever in righteousness and love.
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Hosea redeems Gomer, showing God’s love for Israel despite their unfaithfulness. Israel will be restored after a period without king or sacrifice.
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God brings charges against Israel: no faithfulness, love, or knowledge of Him. Priests and people alike are corrupt.
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Israel and Judah are condemned for unfaithfulness. God withdraws, waiting for their repentance.
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Israel offers shallow repentance. God desires steadfast love, not sacrifice. Their loyalty fades quickly.
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Israel is compared to a hot oven of sin, filled with intrigue and alliances with foreign nations instead of God.
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Israel has sown the wind and will reap the whirlwind. Idols and foreign alliances will bring destruction.
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Israel’s joy turns to mourning. Exile is coming as punishment for their idolatry and wickedness.
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Israel is a spreading vine but uses prosperity for idolatry. Judgment will come; they will be exiled and their king removed.
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God recalls His love in calling Israel out of Egypt. Though they turn away, His compassion prevails, promising restoration.
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Israel is deceitful like Jacob. God reminds them of His faithfulness, urging them to return in love and justice.
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Israel’s idolatry brings death and destruction. God declares judgment but also promises ultimate redemption from death.
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A call to repentance: Israel is urged to return to God. He promises healing, love, and flourishing for the repentant.
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