Category Archives: HOSEA

God is the Loving Father of His People 1 When Israel was a child [a young nation], I loved him, And I called My son out of Egypt. 2 The more they [the prophets] called them [to repentance and obedience], The more they went away from them; They kept sacrificing to the Baals And burning […]

Ephraim Reminded 1 Ephraim feeds on the [emptiness of the] wind And [continually] pursues the [parching] east wind [which brings destruction]; Every day he multiplies lies and violence. Further, he makes a covenant with Assyria And (olive) oil is carried to Egypt [to seek alliances]. 2 The Lordalso has a dispute [a legal complaint and […]

Ephraim’s Idolatry 1 When Ephraim spoke,there wastremblingandterror. He exalted himself [above the other tribes] in Israel; But through [the worship of] Baal he became guilty and died [spiritually, and then came ruin, sealing Israel’s doom as a nation]. 2 And now they sin more and more, And make for themselves molten images, Idols skillfully made […]

Israel’s Future Blessing 1 O Israel, return [in repentance] to the Lordyour God, For you have stumbledandfallen [visited by tragedy], because of your sin. 2 Take the words [confessing your guilt] with you and return to the Lord. Say to Him, “Take away all our wickedness; Accept what is goodandreceive us graciously, So that we […]