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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hosea 14:8-9

Let us now hear the conclusion of the whole matter. I. Concerning Ephraim; he is spoken of and spoken to, Hos. 14:8. Here we have, 1. His repentance and reformation: Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? As some read it, God here reasons and argues with him, why he should renounce idolatry: ?O Ephraim! what to me and idols? What concord or agreement can there be between me and idols? What communion between light and darkness, between Christ and Belial? 2 Cor. 6:14, 15.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hosea 14:9

Who is wise, and he shall understand these things ? prudent , and he shall know them ?.... Contained in this book, and particularly in this chapter; which expresses so much of the goodness of God and grace of Christ to Israel; though it may be applied to the whole Scripture, and to all the mysteries and doctrines of the Gospel, respecting Christ and his grace; and be a recommendation of these to the consideration of every wise and prudent man; where he will find enough to exercise... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hosea 14:9

Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? - What things? Those which relate to the backslidings, iniquity, and punishment of Israel; and to the mercy and kindness of God in their promised restoration. The things which belong to the work of sin in the heart; the things which belong to the work of grace in the soul; and particularly the things mentioned in this wonderful chapter. Prudent, and he shall know them? - He who endeavors to understand them, who lays his heart to them,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hosea 14:9

Verse 9 The Prophet, I have no doubt, very often inculcated what he here says, and frequently recalled it to mind, for we know that he had a constant struggle with extreme obstinacy. It was not only for one day that he found the people hard and perverse, but through the whole course of his preaching. Since then the Israelites continued, either openly to despise the Prophet’s teaching, or at least to regard as fables what they heard from his mouth, or to chide him in words, and even to threaten... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:8-9

A call to understanding. The former verse exhibits Ephraim brining forth the fruits of repentance, abandoning idolatry forever. God on his part hears his prayers, grants his petitions, and makes him the object of his paternal care and kind providence. Nor is that all; he becomes to him refreshment in every time of need, and the source of fruitfulness at all times. It is the part of understanding and the privilege of the prudent to devote due attention to and to attain to proper discernment... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:9

Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall far therein. This verse demands attention to all the prophet has written, whether for warning, or reproof, or correction in righteousness, or encouragement to piety and virtue, and evidently alludes to Deuteronomy 32:4 . The ways of the Lord are those he prescribes for them to walk in, as also the ways he takes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:9

The epilogue. With this weighty sentence the prophet seals up the written record of his life-message. As the foregoing chapters express the essence of Hosea's public teaching during his prolonged ministry, this closing verse, in like manner, sets before us the quintessence of that written record. The conclusion "unspecializes the prophecy, as it were, and extracts the general moral lesson which underlies it all" (Cheyne). Two main points are suggested here for our consideration. I. A ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:9

Wisdom and righteousness. The book of Hosea's prophecies closes with a solemn statement of human freedom and human responsibility. God's mind and will are revealed, but the prophet gives all concerned to understand that the revelation alone is insufficient. Let men observe that it depends upon the spirit in which they receive it, and the action which they take upon it, that all its benefit and advantage depend. I. DIVINE REVELATION CALLS FOR THE EXERCISE OF HUMAN WISDOM ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:9

God's ways. "Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein." God has his ways, his methods of action. He proceeds on certain principles in all his operations, both in the realm of matter and of mind. The Infinite has a way of doing things. I. HIS WAYS ARE TO BE STUDIED . "Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:9

The lesson of the book. The lesson may be summed up in few words, but it is so comprehensive that the acceptance or rejection of it makes all the difference between supreme wisdom and supreme folly. The lesson simply is that " the ways of the Lord are right." Men prefer their own ways to God's, but what the history of Israel teaches is that, if they do so, it is to their own ruin. I. GOD 'S WAYS ARE RIGHT . They are: 1. Bight in themselves . They are the ways of... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Hosea 14:8-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hosea 14:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hosea 14:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hosea 14:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:8-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Hosea 14:9

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