Hosea 10:11 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hosea 10:11

Hosea 10:11. Ephraim is a heifer that is taught Or, that is teachable; and loveth to tread out the corn In opposition to ploughing; that is, loves the booty not gained by its own labour; or to tread out, and freely eat of the corn which is not its own. The mouth of the ox which trod out the corn was not muzzled. But I passed over Or caused a yoke to pass over; her fair neck Laid a light yoke upon her. Ephraim being here compared to a heifer, every thing that is said about him is... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hosea 10:1-15

Click image for full-size versionReaping what they have sown (10:1-15)The more prosperous the people of Israel become, the more they increase their worship of Baal. The more certain, therefore, is their coming judgment (10:1-2). No one can be trusted. Injustice, like a poisonous plant, is having a deadly effect. It is killing the nation. The people do not fear God, and as a result will fall under his judgment. They, along with their king and the golden calf that they worship, will be carried... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hosea 10:11

And Ephraim = i.e. the land of Ephraim. Here is the contrast. See note on "watchman", Hosea 9:8 . an heifer. Compare Jeremiah 50:11 .Micah 4:13 . passed over upon = put a yoke upon. Jacob. Put here by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for Ephraim. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hosea 10:11

"And Ephraim is a heifer that is taught, that loveth to tread out the grain; but I have passed over her fair neck; I will set a rider upon Ephraim; Judah shall plow, Judah shall break his clods.""Heifer that is taught ..." This agricultural metaphor compares Ephraim to a preferred animal used to "tread out the grain," on the threshing-floor. Such animals were allowed to eat at will from the threshing-floor itself, and consequently were always well-fed, sleek, and fat. This custom of not... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hosea 10:11

Hosea 10:11. And Ephraim, &c.— Houbigant renders the verse thus, Ephraim is a heifer, accustomed to tread out the corn, which she loves; but I will submit her neck to the yoke: I will tame Ephraim. Judah shall plough for himself; Jacob for himself shall break up the ground; as much as to say, "Ephraim loves treading out the corn, as opposed to ploughing;" that is to say, loves the booty not gained by his own labour; or to tread out, and freely eat of the corn, which is not its own; because... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hosea 10:11

11. taught—that is, accustomed. loveth to tread out . . . corn—a far easier and more self-indulgent work than ploughing. In treading corn, cattle were not bound together under a yoke, but either trod it singly with their feet, or drew a threshing sledge over it (Isaiah 28:27; Isaiah 28:28): they were free to eat some of the corn from time to time, as the law required they should be unmuzzled (Isaiah 28:28- :), so that they grew fat in this work. An image of Israel's freedom, prosperity, and... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hosea 10:9-15

Israel’s coming war 10:9-15This section also opens with a reference to an event in Israel’s past history (cf. Hosea 9:10; Hosea 10:1; Hosea 11:1). Announcements of war punishment (Hosea 10:9-10; Hosea 10:14-15) bracket Yahweh’s indictment of His people for their sins (Hosea 10:11-13). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hosea 10:11

Hosea compared Ephraim to a heifer that enjoyed threshing."Threshing was a comparatively light task, made pleasant by the fact that the creature was unmuzzled and free to eat . . . as it pulled the threshing sledge over the gathered corn." [Note: Kidner, pp. 97-98.] Ephraim had abandoned this comparatively light service in preference for becoming yoked to sin (Hosea 10:10). As punishment Yahweh would yoke the people of both Northern and Southern Kingdoms to an enemy who would greatly restrict... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hosea 10:11-15

A confirming announcement of war 10:11-15 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hosea 10:1-15

Denunciations and EntreatiesThis prophecy appears to have been uttered at a later date than the last. There is no longer any mention of Egypt, but the calamity from Assyria seems imminent. Again Hosea urges them to repent while there is time, and again gives way to despair.1. Empty] RV ’luxuriant,’ with reference to the prosperity of Israel. The more he prospered, the more he multiplied his heathenish altars and symbols. Fruit unto himself] RV ’his fruit.’ Images] RV ’pillars’: see on Hosea... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hosea 10:11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hosea 10:1-15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hosea 10:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Hosea 10:11

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Hosea 10:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hosea 10:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hosea 10:9-15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hosea 10:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hosea 10:11-15

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hosea 10:1-15

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