Hosea 14:2

words. Note the correspondence in the Structure: confession commanded, and the command obeyed.

turn. return, or turn back, as in Hosea 14:1.

say. Compare Luke 15:18; Luke 15:19.

graciously. O Gracious One. See notes on Hosea 3:5, and Hosea 8:3. Eminent Jewish commentators take this as. title of the Messiah. There is no "us" in the Hebrew.

so will we render. Quoted in Hebrews 13:15.

render. pay (as vows) by offering what is due (Psalms 66:13; Psalms 66:14; Psalms 116:14; Psalms 116:18; Jonah 2:9).

calves. oxen. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6, for the sacrifices offered (Psalms 51:17).

lips. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for the confession, &c, made by them. Compare Psalms 69:30; Psalms 69:31; Psalms 116:17; Psalms 141:2.Hebrews 13:15.