Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hosea 14:1-9
14:1-9 GOD’S FORGIVING LOVEGod loves Israel in spite of its sin and rebellion, and he still desires the people’s repentance rather than their destruction. He even gives them the words of confession to use in asking his forgiveness. In this prayer they acknowledge their sin, and promise that they will no longer look to foreign nations for help. They will not worship man-made gods, but will trust entirely in God and his mercy (14:1-3).If they repent, God in his love will give them a spirit of... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hosea 14:5-6
Hosea 14:5-6. I will be as the dew unto Israel These verses contain gracious promises of God’s favour, and of blessings upon Israel’s conversion, represented by different metaphors. These are first described by that refreshment which copious dews give to the grass in the heat of summer. And if we consider the nature of the climate, and the necessity of dews in so hot a country, not only to refresh, but likewise to preserve life; if we consider also the beauty of the oriental lilies, the... read more