Though.. him] Though they formally called on God, they do not really exalt Him in their hearts.

8. Hosea's feeling again turns to tenderness. How can the loving Father bear to chastise His people as they deserve! Admah.. Zeboim] with reference to the destruction of the cities of the plain: cp. Deuteronomy 29:23. My repentings] RV 'my compassions.'

9. Jehovah's feelings grow stronger still. He will not punish His people.

I am God] therefore more long-suffering and less vindictive than man: cp. Psalms 130:4 and Collect, 'Who declarest Thy almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity.' Enter into the city] RM 'come in wrath.'

10. Hosea is confident that the people will make themselves deserving of Jehovah's love and follow Him. Roar.. lion] In Amos 3:8 the same figure is used of God's threatening through the prophet. Here it is used of His calling for His people out of captivity, the point of comparison being the earnest longing on God's part, reverential awe on man's. Shall tremble] RV 'shall come trembling.' West] i.e. Egypt, as distinctly stated in the next v.

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