Hosea 7:13

they have fled from me like birds scared out of their nest (Isaiah 16:2); but the Israelites have only themselves to blame for the fatal consequence. They have left their true home, and shall find no second (see on Hosea 9:17).

transgressed Or, -rebelled; strictly, -broken away."

though I have redeemed Rather, I indeed would redeem them, but they, &c. The -lies" of the Israelites related (see next verse) to Jehovah's power and willingness to save.