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 marriage with Gomer; and a prophetic discourse, in which the lessons to be deduced from his own domestic ex... [ Continue Reading ]
HOSEA 1:1. TITLE. The title which was prefixed to the whole Book is due to an editor or editors. The mention of the Jewish kings, Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah only one of whom, Uzziah, can have been contemporary with Jeroboam II (_c._ 782- 743 B.C.) must be due to a post-exilic editor. An earl... [ Continue Reading ]
HOSEA'S MARRIAGE: A PARABLE OF YAHWEH'S RELATIONS WITH ISRAEL. The prophet receives a Divine command to take (_i.e._ marry) a wife of whoredom and children of whoredom. The reason given for this startling procedure is that the land (_i.e._ the land of Israel) doth commit great whoredom departing fro... [ Continue Reading ]
HOSEA 1:10; HOSEA 1:1 (= Hebrews 2:1). A PROMISE OF RESTORATION. The children of Israel are destined to be increased in numbers indefinitely, and instead of being called (Hosea 1:10 _mg.)_ Ye are not my people they shall be called children of the living God. Judæ ans and Israelites shall assemble, a... [ Continue Reading ]