Hosea 11:1-11

Verses 1-11

THE FATHER’S LOVE FOR THE PRODIGAL SON, Hosea 11:1-11.

Once more the prophet reverts to the early history of Israel (compare Hosea 9:10; Hosea 10:9). He points out how great, strong, and tender has been the divine love (Hosea 11:1; Hosea 11:3-4), and how unappreciative and ungrateful the chosen people (Hosea 11:2; Hosea 11:7); hence justice demands the execution of judgment (Hosea 11:5-6). But Israel is still the son of Jehovah, and the divine compassion goes out for the prodigal (Hosea 11:8); therefore the punishment will be tempered by mercy; and after the judgment has accomplished its disciplinary purpose, Israel will be restored to the divine favor (Hosea 11:9-11). Hosea 11:12 (in Hebrews 12:1) is connected more closely with chapter 12.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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