Hosea 12

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hosea 12:10

Hosea 12:10. I have also spoken by the prophets— Here are three species of prophesy distinctly mentioned: first, immediate suggestion or inspiration, when God dictates the very words which the prophet is to deliver. Secondly, vision, or a representation made of external objects to the imagination, in as lively a manner as if they were conveyed to the senses: and thirdly, parables and apt resemblances. The Lord is here recounting some of the distinguished acts of his sovereign mercy to the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hosea 12:11

Hosea 12:11. Is there iniquity, &c.— If there was a vain religion in Gilead, certainly they are vain in Gilgal: They sacrifice bullocks; therefore their altars shall be, &c. Houbigant. The tribes beyond Jordan, in one of which was Gilead, were now subdued by Tiglath-Pileser, when the prophet delivered this. He therefore denounces that such should be the case of Gilgal also, where was the same vain and idolatrous worship, on this side of Jordan. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hosea 12:12

Hosea 12:12. And for a wife he kept sheep— And for a wife was he detained. Houbigant. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hosea 12:14

Hosea 12:14. Ephraim provoked him, &c.— Ephraim hath provoked the extremest anger. His blood shall be sprinkled upon him; and his reproach, &c. Houbigant. REFLECTIONS.—1st, We have here, 1. The folly of Ephraim; he feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east-wind, entertaining fallacious hopes, and courting his idols, or his heathen neighbours, for assistance; a labour as vain as pursuing the wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation, his strange gods and foreign alliances, which... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hosea 12

CHAPTER 12 :-. REPROOF OF EPHRAIM AND JUDAH: THEIR FATHER JACOB OUGHT TO BE A PATTERN TO THEM. This prophecy was delivered about the time of Israel's seeking the aid of the Egyptian king So, in violation of their covenant with Assyria (see :-). He exhorts them to follow their father Jacob's persevering prayerfulness, which brought God's favor upon him. As God is unchangeable, He will show the same favor to Jacob's posterity as He did to Jacob, if, like him, they seek God. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hosea 12:1

1. feedeth on wind— (Proverbs 15:14; Isaiah 44:20). Followeth after vain objects, such as alliances with idolaters and their idols (compare Isaiah 44:20- :). east wind—the simoon, blowing from the desert east of Palestine, which not only does not benefit, but does injury. Israel follows not only things vain, but things pernicious (compare Isaiah 44:20- :). increaseth lies—accumulates lie upon lie, that is, impostures wherewith they deceive themselves, forsaking the truth of God.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hosea 12:2

2. controversy with Judah— (Hosea 4:1; Micah 6:2). Judah, under Ahaz, had fallen into idolatry (Micah 6:2- :, &c.). Jacob—that is, the ten tribes. If Judah, the favored portion of the nation, shall not be spared, much less degenerate Israel. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hosea 12:3

3. He—Jacob, contrasted with his degenerate descendants, called by his name, Jacob ( :-; compare Micah 2:7). He took Esau by the heel in the womb in order to obtain, if possible, the privileges of the first-born (Micah 2:7- :), whence he took his name, Jacob, meaning "supplanter"; and again, by his strength, prevailed in wrestling with God for a blessing (Genesis 32:24-29); whereas ye disregard My promises, putting your confidence in idols and foreign alliances. He conquered God, ye are the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hosea 12:4

4. the angel—the uncreated Angel of the Covenant, as God the Son appears in the Old Testament (Malachi 3:1). made supplication— Malachi 3:1- :: "I will not let thee go, except thou bless me." he found him—The angel found Jacob, when he was fleeing from Esau into Syria: the Lord appearing to him "in Beth-el" (Genesis 28:11-19; Genesis 35:1). What a sad contrast, that in this same Beth-el now Israel worships the golden calves! there he spake with us—"with us," as being in the loins of our... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hosea 12:5

5. Lord God—JEHOVAH, a name implying His immutable constancy to His promises. From the Hebrew root, meaning "existence." "He that is, was, and is to be," always the same (Hebrews 13:8; Revelation 1:4; Revelation 1:8; compare Exodus 3:14; Exodus 3:15; Exodus 6:3). As He was unchangeable in His favor to Jacob, so will He be to His believing posterity. of hosts—which Israel foolishly worshipped. Jehovah has all the hosts (saba) or powers of heaven and earth at His command, so that He is as... read more

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