Hosea 2:10
Hosea 2:10 in Multiple Translations
And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands.
And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of mine hand.
And now will I uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of my hand.
And now I will make her shame clear before the eyes of her lovers, and no one will take her out of my hand.
I will strip her naked while her lovers watch; no one will be able to rescue her from me.
And now will I discouer her lewdnes in the sight of her louers, and no man shall deliuer her out of mine hand.
And now do I reveal her dishonour before the eyes of her lovers, And none doth deliver her out of My hand.
Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of my hand.
And now will I disclose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of my hand.
And now I will lay open her folly in the eyes of her lovers: and no man shall deliver her out of my hand:
I will show those false gods/idols that what my people are doing is disgusting [MET], and no one will be able to hinder me from punishing them.
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Hosea 2:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִיא֙
לֹ֣א
יָֽדְעָ֔ה
כִּ֤י
אָֽנֹכִי֙
נָתַ֣תִּי
לָ֔/הּ
הַ/דָּגָ֖ן
וְ/הַ/תִּיר֣וֹשׁ
וְ/הַ/יִּצְהָ֑ר
וְ/כֶ֨סֶף
הִרְבֵּ֥יתִי
לָ֛/הּ
וְ/זָהָ֖ב
עָשׂ֥וּ
לַ/בָּֽעַל
וְ/הִיא֙
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Conj | Pron
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יָֽדְעָ֔ה
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אָֽנֹכִי֙
ʼânôkîy
H595
I
Pron
נָתַ֣תִּי
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
לָ֔/הּ
Prep | Suff
הַ/דָּגָ֖ן
dâgân
H1715
grain
Art | N-ms
וְ/הַ/תִּיר֣וֹשׁ
tîyrôwsh
H8492
new wine
Conj | Art | N-ms
וְ/הַ/יִּצְהָ֑ר
yitshâr
H3323
oil
Conj | Art | N-ms
וְ/כֶ֨סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
Conj | N-ms
הִרְבֵּ֥יתִי
râbâh
H7235
to multiply
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
לָ֛/הּ
Prep | Suff
וְ/זָהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Conj | N-ms
עָשׂ֥וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
לַ/בָּֽעַל
Baʻal
H1168
Baal
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Hosea 2:10
וְ/הִיא֙
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָֽדְעָ֔ה
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
כִּ֤י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אָֽנֹכִי֙
ʼânôkîy
H595
"I"
Pron
This simple Hebrew word just means 'I', referring to the speaker, like in Genesis 27 where Esau says 'I' when talking to his father Isaac.
Definition: I (first pers. sing.) Another spelling of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: I, me, [idiom] which. See also: Genesis 3:10; Deuteronomy 11:26; 2 Samuel 3:39.
נָתַ֣תִּי
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לָ֔/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
הַ/דָּגָ֖ן
dâgân
H1715
"grain"
Art | N-ms
Dagan refers to grain or wheat, a staple food in ancient Israel. In Genesis 41:35, Joseph advised Pharaoh to store grain during the good years to prepare for famine, and in Leviticus 23:10, the Israelites were instructed to offer a sheaf of grain as an offering.
Definition: wheat, cereal, grain, corn
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: corn (floor), wheat. See also: Genesis 27:28; Nehemiah 13:12; Psalms 4:8.
וְ/הַ/תִּיר֣וֹשׁ
tîyrôwsh
H8492
"new wine"
Conj | Art | N-ms
New wine, freshly squeezed from grapes, is the meaning of this Hebrew word. It can also refer to fermented wine, but that is less common. The KJV translates it as new or sweet wine.
Definition: wine, fresh or new wine, must, freshly pressed wine
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: (new, sweet) wine. See also: Genesis 27:28; Psalms 4:8; Proverbs 3:10.
וְ/הַ/יִּצְהָ֑ר
yitshâr
H3323
"oil"
Conj | Art | N-ms
Oil that produces light, often used for anointing and ceremonial purposes, as described in Exodus. It symbolizes purity and is used in sacred rituals. This type of oil is mentioned in the context of priestly duties.
Definition: fresh oil, shining (pure) oil
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] anointed oil. See also: Numbers 18:12; Nehemiah 10:38; Jeremiah 31:12.
וְ/כֶ֨סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
Conj | N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
הִרְבֵּ֥יתִי
râbâh
H7235
"to multiply"
V-Hiphil-Perf-1cs
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.
לָ֛/הּ
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/זָהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Conj | N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
עָשׂ֥וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לַ/בָּֽעַל
Baʻal
H1168
"Baal"
Prep | N-proper
Refers to the Phoenician deity Baal, mentioned in the books of Numbers and Judges as a false god.
Definition: § Baal = "lord" esp. lord, specif. as divine name, Baal supreme male divinity of the Phoenicians or Canaanites
Usage: Occurs in 68 OT verses. KJV: Baal, (plural) Baalim. See also: Judges 2:11; 2 Kings 10:28; Jeremiah 2:8.
Study Notes — Hosea 2:10
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- Gill's Exposition on Hosea 2:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 2:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 2:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 2:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 2:10
- Cambridge Bible on Hosea 2:10
- Barnes' Notes on Hosea 2:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 2:10
- Sermons on Hosea 2:10
Context — Israel’s Adultery Rebuked
8For she does not acknowledge that it was I who gave her grain, new wine, and oil, who lavished on her silver and gold— which they crafted for Baal.
9Therefore I will take back My grain in its time and My new wine in its season; I will take away My wool and linen, which were given to cover her nakedness.
10And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands.
11I will put an end to all her exultation: her feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths— all her appointed feasts. 12I will destroy her vines and fig trees, which she thinks are the wages paid by her lovers. So I will make them into a thicket, and the beasts of the field will devour them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 23:29 | They will treat you with hatred, take all for which you have worked, and leave you naked and bare, so that the shame of your prostitution will be exposed. Your indecency and promiscuity |
| 2 | Jeremiah 13:26 | So I will pull your skirts up over your face, that your shame may be seen. |
| 3 | Hosea 13:7–8 | So like a lion I will pounce on them; like a leopard I will lurk by the path. Like a bear robbed of her cubs I will attack them, and I will tear open their chests. There I will devour them like a lion, like a wild beast would tear them apart. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 13:22 | And if you ask yourself, “Why has this happened to me?” It is because of the magnitude of your iniquity that your skirts have been stripped off and your body has been exposed. |
| 5 | Luke 12:2–3 | There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 16:36–37 | This is what the Lord GOD says: Because you poured out your wealth and exposed your nakedness in your promiscuity with your lovers and with all your detestable idols, and because of the blood of your children which you gave to them, therefore I will surely gather all the lovers with whom you found pleasure, all those you loved and all those you hated. I will gather them against you from all around and expose you before them, and they will see you completely naked. |
| 7 | 1 Corinthians 4:5 | Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. |
| 8 | Hosea 2:3 | Otherwise, I will strip her naked and expose her like the day of her birth. I will make her like a desert and turn her into a parched land, and I will let her die of thirst. |
| 9 | Micah 5:8 | Then the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, which tramples and tears as it passes through, with no one to rescue them. |
| 10 | Hosea 5:13–14 | When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound. For I am like a lion to Ephraim and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear them to pieces and then go away. I will carry them off where no one can rescue them. |
Hosea 2:10 Summary
This verse, Hosea 2:10, is saying that God will expose the sinful actions of His people, Israel, for all to see, and no one will be able to rescue them from His judgment. This is because they have turned away from Him and worshipped false gods, which is a very serious offense to God, as seen in Exodus 20:3-5. Just like a parent disciplines their child to correct their behavior, God disciplines His people to bring them back to Himself (Hebrews 12:5-11). By acknowledging our own sin and turning back to God, we can experience His love, forgiveness, and restoration, as promised in 1 John 1:9 and Romans 8:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does God mean by 'exposing her lewdness' in Hosea 2:10?
God is referring to the public exposure of Israel's sinful idolatry and spiritual adultery, as seen in Hosea 1:2 and Ezekiel 23:29, which will bring shame and humiliation to the nation.
Who are the 'lovers' mentioned in Hosea 2:10?
The 'lovers' represent the false gods and idols that Israel has turned to, as mentioned in Exodus 34:15 and Deuteronomy 31:16, which have become the object of their affection and worship instead of the one true God.
What does it mean that 'no one will deliver her out of My hands'?
This phrase indicates that God's judgment on Israel will be unstoppable and irresistible, as stated in Isaiah 43:13 and Jeremiah 32:17, emphasizing His sovereignty and power over all nations and events.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
Hosea 2:10 reveals God's holiness, justice, and righteousness, as seen in Psalm 119:137 and Isaiah 30:18, which demand that He punish sin and unfaithfulness, while also demonstrating His love and desire to redeem and restore His people, as shown in Hosea 11:8-9 and Romans 11:25-27.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I have turned to 'lovers' other than God, and how can I return to a faithful relationship with Him?
- How does the concept of God's sovereignty and power, as expressed in Hosea 2:10, impact my understanding of His role in my life and the world?
- In what ways can I acknowledge and repent of my own 'lewdness' and spiritual adultery, as Israel is called to do in this verse?
- What does it mean to trust in God's goodness and love, even in the face of judgment and discipline, as seen in Hosea 2:10 and other scriptures like Hebrews 12:5-11?
Gill's Exposition on Hosea 2:10
And now will I discover her lewdness in the lovers,.... The people, her lovers, as the Targum; which is by many understood of the Egyptians and Assyrians; but rather means the Romans, whom the Jews
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 2:10
And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of mine hand. And now will I discover her lewdness - [ nablutaah (H5040)], literally, folly, and so foulness.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 2:10
And now, when I make a seizure, and strip her of all that is mine, I will expose her, or else I shortly will do so, ere long. Her lewdness; the folly and wickedness of her idolatrous worship; and perhaps the corporal lewdnesses which idolaters seldom were free from may be here intended. In the sight of her lovers; among whom most will loathe her and hoot at her, some secretly despise her; if any shall attempt to help at this dead lift, it shall be to no purpose. None shall deliver her out of mine hand; they who would deliver her are few and weak, unable to rescue her from the infamy I adjudge her to. In short, as she hath like a strumpet shamelessly sinned, so like a strumpet she shall be shamefully, with greatest infamy, punished; and I, saith the Lord, will see it done.
Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 2:10
Hosea 2:10 And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of mine hand.Ver. 10. And now will I discover her lewdness] Or her filthiness, baseness, foolishness, saplessness; perhaps the same with her nakedness, Hosea 2:9. How shameless the heathen idolaters were, the worshippers of Priapus especially (which Jerome and Isidore say was the same with Baalpeor, and made Maacha, the mother of Asa, guilty of that villany), with their infamous Nos, pudore pulso, stamus sub Iove coleis apertis, &c., is notoriously known; how they ran about naked in their Lupercalia, Bacchanalia, and other beastly solemnities. God threateneth to make her naked here in another manner, to her utter disgrace and ignominy ( Chaldeus reddit ignominiam, ut quam velatam desiderabant, apertam contemnant. Jerome). He had threatened her before with poverty, now with scorn and contempt: these go seldom asunder; but when self-procured they are very grievous. See Deuteronomy 28:15-68. Fornicators are fools, Jeremiah 29:23 Genesis 34:7, Shechem committed folly in Israel, and is therefore called a lad or a child for his witlessness, as being carried not by right reason, but blind affection. So Amnon was for this as one of the fools in Israel, 2 Samuel 13:12, a Nabal, a Nebulo, one that falls below the dignity of a man, below the stirrup of reason, flagitious and profligate. Spiritual fornicators are all this and more.
They hunt after lying vanities, and so forsake their own mercies, Jonah 2:8, being singularly foolish (as the word here used importeth) and miserable by their own election. The indignity and iniquity of their practice, see Jeremiah 2:9-13. Satan deals by them as he did by Adam when he gave him an apple for Paradise; and set him to the tree of knowledge that he might not taste the tree of life. And like unto them (saith a Lapide here) is every wicked person who by Satan’ s persuasion preferreth the creature before the Creator, earth before heaven, the devil before God, hell before heaven, sin before sanctity, evil before good. These are lewd persons of sordid and servile dispositions, homines ad servitutem parati (as Tiberius said of the Romans), men of an under-spirit, as those, 1 Chronicles 4:23. Hedge rogues Mr Dyke calleth them. In the sight of her lovers] That her whom they have so desired while she was veiled they may deride when laid open. There can nothing befall a woman more grievous than to be stripped naked, but especially before her sweethearts: Lamentations 1:8, "All that honoured her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: yea, she sigheth and turneth backward." It is the paint or the dress many times that makes the lewd woman lovely. Think the same of idolatry: how pompous is it, and theatrical! but God will detect it, and make it ridiculous every day more and more. Erasmus was very instrumental this way, and did prejudice Popery by his witty jeering as much as Luther did by his stomaching and inveighing, saith Capito.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 2:10
Verse 10. In the sight of her lovers] Her idols, and her faithful or faithless allies.
Cambridge Bible on Hosea 2:10
10. in the sight of her lovers] Note here that the prophet seems to admit the real existence of the Baalim. Seems, but only seems; for in Hosea 4:12 he describes the popular oracles as ‘stocks,’ and in Hosea 14:3 he describes it as folly to say ‘to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods,’ Hosea’s language here is probably poetically free, just as in Psalms 96:4 a psalmist declares that Jehovah is ‘to be feared above all gods’ (’elôhîm), though he adds in Hosea 2:5 that ‘all the gods of the nations are but ’elîhîm ‘nothings’ or ‘not-gods.’ The later prophets are more emphatically monotheistic (see Introduction, part v., and comp. on Hosea 1:10).
Barnes' Notes on Hosea 2:10
Her lewdness - The word originally means “folly,” and so “foulness.” For sin is the only real folly, as holiness is the only true wisdom.
Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 2:10
THE OF THE TEMPLE WILL ASSURE NEW FROM GOD, Hosea 2:10-19.This also is a message of encouragement and promise, which reaches its culmination in the last sentence, “From this day will I bless you.”
Sermons on Hosea 2:10
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Letter 106 by James Bourne | James Bourne addresses a dear friend who is struggling to speak or write about spiritual matters, advising her to give up these difficulties and immerse herself in worldly pursuits |
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Change or Exchange by Lewis Gregory | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that humans have a fundamental flaw that renders their lives worthless. God is calling for a drastic change in their lives, as mere confessi |
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Why Are These Things Come Upon Me? by Dan Biser | This sermon delves into the reasons behind the challenges faced by individuals, families, churches, and nations, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the need for repentance and |
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All Hail King Jesus by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of choosing to serve God wholeheartedly. He states that there are only two sides in the world: those who are with the king (J |
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The Sheep and the Goats by David Servant | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the rich man who plans to build bigger barns to store his abundant crops. The preacher emphasizes that life does not consist |
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Out of the Heart Proceed Evil Thoughts by Joshua Daniel | In this sermon, Joshua Daniel discusses the topic of persecution faced by Christians and the challenges they encounter. He highlights the subtle forms of persecution, such as being |
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Hyper-Grace and Religious Hypocrisy in the Last Days - (Carter Conlon, Zac Poonen) by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the danger of covering up sin with self-made righteousness, leading to a false sense of security and a lack of repentance. It warns against the consequences |