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Hosea 2:23

King James Version (KJV)

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Hosea 2:23

Verse 23 of 23

Scripture focus

And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to [them which were] not my people, Thou [art] my people; and they shall say, [Thou art] my God.

Hosea 2:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hosea 2:23

Theological / Devotional

Sow her unto me. A promise that, after the Captivity, Israel would be replanted in the Promised Land.

I will have mercy. See on ch. 1:10.

In v. 23 the metaphorical meaning of the names of Gomer’s three children is reversed and picturesquely used to represent the restored marital relationship. Formerly (see on ch. 1:4) Jezreel meant “God will scatter,” but here God says, “I will sow.” Instead of Lo-ruhamah, “not pitied” (ch. 1:6), God now promises to “have mercy.” Instead of Lo-ammi, “not my people” (ch. 1:9), God now says, “Thou art my people.”

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