Hosea 12

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hosea 12:9-10

Hosea 12:9-10. I that am the Lord thy God from the land of Egypt From the time I brought thee out of it: will yet make thee to dwell in tabernacles That is, in thy habitations, quietly and joyfully, as in festival times. The word tabernacles is here put for houses, or habitations; because at first the Israelites dwelt in tabernacles, or tents. This must be taken as a promise of the restoration of the Israelites to their own land, after their being carried into captivity, provided they... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hosea 12:11-13

Hosea 12:11-13. Is there iniquity in Gilead? Or, Was there idolatry in Gilead? as the word און often signifies. Surely they are vanity, &c., in Gilgal The tribes settled about Gilead beyond Jordan, were already captivated by Tiglath-pileser. And God declares here by the prophet, that the idolatry still practised in Gilgal was equally abominable, and would bring down similar judgments upon the remaining tribes on the west of Jordan. Yea, their altars are as heaps Notwithstanding... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hosea 12:14

Hosea 12:14. Ephraim provoked him to anger, &c. Notwithstanding all God’s favours showed to these people and their ancestors, they provoked him by their idolatries and other sins in a most outrageous manner. The word תמורים , translated, most bitterly, some render, with his bitterness; that is, by his wicked or impious deeds; and Schindler renders it, by his heaps, that is, his altars. Therefore shall he have his blood upon him The Chaldee paraphrase renders it, His blood shall... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hosea 12:1-14

Deceit and wilfulness (11:12-12:14)Israel’s political agreements with foreign nations, whether concerning trade or defence, are unlawful in God’s eyes. They are based on lies and dishonesty (11:12-12:1).Such deceit has been a characteristic of Israel from the time of the nation’s forefather, Jacob (the original Israel). From birth Jacob showed a desire to get his own way. As an adult he struggled even with God. Only when he was forced finally to give in did he win the blessing he so eagerly... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hosea 12:1

feedeth on wind. Compare Hosea 8:7 . wind. Hebrew. ruach. App-9 . followeth after = pursueth. daily = all the day long desolation = violence. make a covenant, &c. Compare Hosea 5:13 ; Hosea 7:11 . oil is carried, &c. As a present, to obtain favour and help. Compare Hosea 5:13 .Isaiah 30:2-7 ; Isaiah 57:9 . See 2 Kings 17:4 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hosea 12:2

The LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . punish = visit upon. Jacob. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for Israel, especially the natural seed. according. Some codices, with two early printed editions (one Rabbinic, margin), Aramaean, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "and according". recompense = requite, or repay. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hosea 12:3

He took his brother. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 25:26 ). took . . . by the heel. Hebrew. 'akab. Hence his name Jacob. his brother = his very own brother (with ' eth) . by his strength = in his manhood: i.e. another example, later in life, but of a similar nature. had power with = contended with ( Oxford Gesenius, p. 40). Hebrew Sarah. (Hence his name Israel). The event is referred to only here, and Genesis 32:28 . See note there. God. Hebrew. Elohim. (with ' eth) = God Himself.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hosea 12:4

the Angel. Defined in Hosea 12:5 . prevailed = He (the Angel) overcame him (Jacob). See notes on Genesis 32:28 . Hence the change of Jacob's name to "Israel" = God commands. he wept: i.e. Jacob. This is the Figure of speech Hysteresis ( App-6 ), by which former histories are supplemented by later Divine inspiration. He found him: i.e. God found Jacob in Beth-el. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 28:17 , Genesis 28:19 ). Note the implied contrast, Beth-el being now the seat of idolatry. He... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hosea 12:5

Even, &c. Render: "and Jehovah [is] God ( Elohim ) of the Hosts; Jehovah [is] His memorial [Name]. "This is for strong confirmation. memorial. Reference to Pentateuch (Exodus 3:15 ). App-92 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hosea 12:6

Therefore, &c. Compare Hosea 14:1 . mercy = lovingkindness, or grace. wait on thy God = wait for thy God. Ref to Pentateuch (Genesis 49:18 ). Compare Psalms 37:7 . Isaiah 25:9 ; Isaiah 26:8 ; Isaiah 33:2 .Mark 15:43 .Luke 2:25 ; Luke 23:51 . read more

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