Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Hosea 12:1-6
CONDEMNATION OF ISRAEL’S FAITHLESSNESS; EXHORTATION TO REPENTANCE, Hosea 11:12 to Hosea 12:6. The following appears to be the most probable interpretation of this exceedingly difficult section, Hosea 11:12, begins a new series of indictments. Israel proved false to Jehovah when it entered into covenants with foreign nations (Hosea 11:12; Hosea 12:1). If the references to Judah are original they cannot be interpreted as a eulogy of Judah, for north and south were equally guilty. The three... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Hosea 12:5
Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.The Lord God of hosts — He that appeared and spake, who promised the blessing and commanded the reformation at Beth-el was Jehovah, the eternal and unchangeable God; who can perform his promise, and execute his threat, who is a most terrible enemy, and most desirable friend.The Lord — Jehovah, repeated for confirmation.His memorial — By this he will be known. read more