John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Hosea 14:8
Ephraim shall say , what have I to do any more with idols ?.... This is to be understood, not of apostate Ephraim, as in the times of the prophet, who was so wedded and glued to the idols, that there was no hope of getting him from them; and therefore is bid to let him alone, Hosea 4:17 ; but of Ephraim Israel returning to God at his call, under the influence of his grace, in the latter day, Hosea 14:1 . Idols are the same with the works of their hands, Hosea 14:3 ; and to be... read more
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