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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Hosea 4 - Introduction

* God's judgments against the sins of the people. (1-5) and of the priests. (6-11) Idolatry is reproved, and Judah is admonished. (12-19)

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See also Hosea 4 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    PART II., HOSEA 4-14. A series of addresses which give a summary of Hosea's prophetic teaching. The period presupposed seems to be the time of anarchy which followed the death of Jeroboam II (_c._ 743...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Israel's gross moral corruption, abetted and increased by his religious guides...

  • Charles Box Commentaries

    ISRAEL COMMITTED SPIRITUAL ADULTERY -- HOSEA FOUR -- Hosea four again deals with the theme of Israel turning to false gods. How sad it was when God said, "Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Isr...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _GOD'S JUDGMENTS AGAINST THE SINS OF THE PEOPLE, AND OF THE PRIESTS, AND AGAINST THEIR IDOLATRY. JUDAH IS EXHORTED TO TAKE WARNING BY ISRAEL'S CALAMITY._ _Before Christ 870._...

  • 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...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (f-0) (The title of this book, 'Hosea'), Strictly 'Hoshea,' meaning, 'Deliverance.' see Numbers 13:16 ....

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    IV. Here commences a new part in the collection of Hosea’s prophecies. The entire chapter is one terrible series of accusations, supporting the severe character of the imagery already employed. It is...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO HOSEA 4 This chapter contains a new sermon or prophecy, delivered in proper and express words, without types and figures, as before; in which the people of Israel are summoned to appe...

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