Hosea 6:3
Hosea 6:3 in Multiple Translations
So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
And let us know, let us follow on to know Jehovah: his going forth is sure as the morning; and he will come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain that watereth the earth.
And let us have knowledge, let us go after the knowledge of the Lord; his going out is certain as the dawn, his decisions go out like the light; he will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain watering the earth.
Let's get to know the Lord, really strive to know him, and he will appear to us as surely as the sun will rise; he will come to us as certainly as the spring rains fall on the earth.”
Then shall we haue knowledge, and indeuour our selues to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning, and he shall come vnto vs as the raine, and as the latter raine vnto the earth.
And we know — we pursue to know Jehovah, As the dawn prepared is His going forth, And He cometh in as a shower to us, As gathered rain — sprinkling earth.'
Let’s acknowledge the LORD. Let’s press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, the LORD will appear. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain that waters the earth.”
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he will come to us as the rain, as the latter and former rain to the earth.
He will revive us after two days: on the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. We shall know, and we shall follow on, that we may know the Lord. His going forth is prepared as the morning light, and he will come to us as the early and the latter rain to the earth.
We must try to know Yahweh; if we do that, he will come and help us, as surely as the sun rises every morning, as surely as rain falls every winter/cold season, and as surely as the rain falls again ◄in the springtime/at the end of the cold season►.”
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Hosea 6:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/נֵדְעָ֣ה
נִרְדְּפָ֗ה
לָ/דַ֨עַת֙
אֶת
יְהוָ֔ה
כְּ/שַׁ֖חַר
נָכ֣וֹן
מֽוֹצָא֑/וֹ
וְ/יָב֤וֹא
כַ/גֶּ֨שֶׁם֙
לָ֔/נוּ
כְּ/מַלְק֖וֹשׁ
י֥וֹרֶה
אָֽרֶץ
וְ/נֵדְעָ֣ה
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-1cp
נִרְדְּפָ֗ה
râdaph
H7291
to pursue
V-Qal-Imperf-1cp
לָ/דַ֨עַת֙
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
כְּ/שַׁ֖חַר
shachar
H7837
dawn
Prep | N-ms
נָכ֣וֹן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-Niphal
מֽוֹצָא֑/וֹ
môwtsâʼ
H4161
exit
N-ms | Suff
וְ/יָב֤וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
כַ/גֶּ֨שֶׁם֙
geshem
H1653
rain
Prep | N-ms
לָ֔/נוּ
Prep | Suff
כְּ/מַלְק֖וֹשׁ
malqôwsh
H4456
spring rain
Prep | N-ms
י֥וֹרֶה
yârâh
H3384
to shoot
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Hosea 6:3
וְ/נֵדְעָ֣ה
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-1cp
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.
נִרְדְּפָ֗ה
râdaph
H7291
"to pursue"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cp
To pursue or chase after someone means to follow them with hostile intent. This can be a physical pursuit or a pursuit of someone's life or well-being, as seen in many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) to be behind, follow after, pursue, persecute, run after 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pursue, put to flight, chase, dog, attend closely upon 1a2) to persecute, harass (fig) 1a3) to follow after, aim to secure (fig) 1a4) to run after (a bribe) (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be pursued 1b2) one pursued (participle) 1c) (Piel) to pursue ardently, aim eagerly to secure, pursue 1d) (Pual) to be pursued, be chased away 1e) (Hiphil) to pursue, chase
Usage: Occurs in 135 OT verses. KJV: chase, put to flight, follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecute(-ion, -or), pursue(-r). See also: Genesis 14:14; 2 Samuel 20:13; Psalms 7:2.
לָ/דַ֨עַת֙
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
כְּ/שַׁ֖חַר
shachar
H7837
"dawn"
Prep | N-ms
Dawn, or the beginning of a new day, is described in the Bible as a time of new light and hope. It first appears in Genesis 1:5, describing the first day of creation. This concept is also used figuratively to describe a new beginning.
Definition: 1) dawn 1a) dawn 1b) at dawn (as adverb)
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: day(-spring), early, light, morning, whence riseth. See also: Genesis 19:15; Psalms 108:3; Psalms 22:1.
נָכ֣וֹן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-Niphal
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
מֽוֹצָא֑/וֹ
môwtsâʼ
H4161
"exit"
N-ms | Suff
Exit refers to a way out or a place of departure, like a gate or a door. In 1 Samuel 17:52, it describes the Israelites' escape route from the Philistines. This term can also mean the rising of the sun or the source of a river.
Definition: 1) act or place of going out or forth, issue, export, source, spring 1a) a going forth 1a1) rising (sun), going forth of a command 1a2) goings forth, those going forth 1a3) way out, exit 1b) that which goes forth 1b1) utterance 1b2) export 1c) place of going forth 1c1) source or spring (of water) 1c2) place of departure 1c3) east (of sun) 1c4) mine (of silver)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: brought out, bud, that which came out, east, going forth, goings out, that which (thing that) is gone out, outgoing, proceeded out, spring, vein, (water-) course (springs). See also: Numbers 30:13; Psalms 75:7; Psalms 19:7.
וְ/יָב֤וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
כַ/גֶּ֨שֶׁם֙
geshem
H1653
"rain"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a shower or rain, like a refreshing downpour from the sky. It appears in the Bible to describe weather. In the KJV, it is translated as rain or shower.
Definition: rain, shower
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: rain, shower. See also: Genesis 7:12; Ecclesiastes 11:3; Psalms 68:10.
לָ֔/נוּ
""
Prep | Suff
כְּ/מַלְק֖וֹשׁ
malqôwsh
H4456
"spring rain"
Prep | N-ms
The spring rain that helps crops grow is what this word describes, also used to symbolize eloquence in speech, like in Proverbs 16:15 and Hosea 6:3.
Definition: 1) latter rain, spring rain 1a) the March and April rains which mature the crops of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: latter rain. See also: Deuteronomy 11:14; Jeremiah 5:24; Proverbs 16:15.
י֥וֹרֶה
yârâh
H3384
"to shoot"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To show or teach something, like pointing it out or shooting an arrow. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe instructing or directing others.
Definition: 1) to shoot, pour 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shoot arrows 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to shoot at 1b2) part. shooter, archer 1c) to throw water, rain
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through. See also: Genesis 31:51; Job 8:10; Psalms 11:2.
אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Hosea 6:3
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- Gill's Exposition on Hosea 6:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 6:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 6:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 6:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 6:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 6:3
- Cambridge Bible on Hosea 6:3
- Barnes' Notes on Hosea 6:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 6:3
- Sermons on Hosea 6:3
Context — The Unrepentance of Israel and Judah
1Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds.
2After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.
3So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
4What shall I do with you, O Ephraim ? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes. 5Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of My mouth, and My judgments go forth like lightning.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 24:7 | I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart. |
| 2 | Hosea 14:5 | I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. |
| 3 | Psalms 72:6 | May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth. |
| 4 | Proverbs 2:1–5 | My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. |
| 5 | Philippians 3:13–15 | Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well. |
| 6 | Matthew 13:11 | He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. |
| 7 | Revelation 22:16 | “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.” |
| 8 | Zechariah 10:1 | Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field. |
| 9 | 2 Peter 1:19 | We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. |
| 10 | Luke 1:78 | because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, |
Hosea 6:3 Summary
This verse is an invitation to get to know God better, to press on and learn more about Him. Just like the sun rises every morning, we can count on God to be faithful and present in our lives. As we seek to know Him, He promises to come to us like the rain and spring showers, bringing life and nourishment to our souls, just as He does in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 58:11. By trusting in His faithfulness and promises, we can experience His presence and revival in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'know' the Lord in Hosea 6:3?
To know the Lord in this context means to have a deep, personal relationship with Him, understanding His character and ways, as described in Jeremiah 9:24 and Psalm 100:3.
How can we be sure that God will appear to us like the rain and spring showers?
We can be confident in God's faithfulness because He is a promise-keeper, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 and 1 Corinthians 1:9, and His Word is trustworthy.
What is the significance of the sun rising in this verse?
The rising sun represents the certainty and regularity of God's actions, just as the sun rises every morning, as described in Psalm 113:3 and Malachi 1:11, demonstrating His reliability and faithfulness.
How does this verse relate to our daily lives as believers?
This verse encourages us to press on to know the Lord, just as it says in Philippians 3:10, and to trust in His faithful presence in our lives, even when we face challenges and uncertainties, as seen in Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'press on to know the Lord' in my own life, and what steps can I take to deepen my relationship with Him?
- How can I trust in God's faithful presence in my life, even when I face difficulties and uncertainties, and what promises can I hold onto?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to experience God's healing and restoration, as described in Hosea 6:1-2, and how can I seek His revival in those areas?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my loyalty and commitment to the Lord, unlike the fleeting loyalty of Ephraim and Judah in Hosea 6:4, and what can I learn from their example?
Gill's Exposition on Hosea 6:3
Then shall we know, [if] we follow on to know the Lord,.... The word "if" is not in the original text, and the passage is not conditional, but absolute; for as persons, when converted, know Christ,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hosea 6:3
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hosea 6:3
Then; after that God hath revived and raised his repenting and inquiring captives, brought them to his temple and city, restored his worship and his law amongst them (all which are figures of more glorious things to be expected by the church of Christ after his resurrection). Shall we know; be better instructed in the law of our God, know what worship he requires, and is best pleased with. This knowledge of God shall be to us a spring of all holy, righteous, sober, and temperate conversation. Such knowledge, if we observe the Scriptures, was promised to the Jews after their return out of captivity, and their seeking the Lord, 31:34 36:23 , &c. Follow on to know; it shall be an increasing knowledge, which by a diligent attendance to the word and works of God these shall attain, and improve by doing the will of God, and by worshipping him; they shall know experimentally and practically how holy, how good, how faithful God is, ,32. Before this they knew not God, and sinned, provoked God, and undid themselves; but now they shall know, obey, and please their God and Saviour. His going forth before his people who know him, and endeavour to increase that knowledge; his gracious, faithful, holy, just, and wise providences, and manifestations of himself in the conduct of them for his people’ s good and comfort. Is prepared as the morning; as sure, seasonable, beautiful, grateful, and as clear as the morning; which dispels the darkness, and proclaims its own approach. As the latter and former rain unto the earth; which reviveth, maketh it fruitful, beautifieth it, and gives a new face to all. So God will abundantly bless his repenting Israel, his returning people.
This blessing he promised over and over to the Jews after the captivity, ,19 14:5,6 Malachi 3:10.
Trapp's Commentary on Hosea 6:3
Hosea 6:3 Then shall we know, [if] we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter [and] former rain unto the earth.Ver. 3. Then shall we know] Heb. And we shall know, we shall follow on to know, Sciemus sectabimurque (Vatablus). We shall experimentally know the Lord if we turn unto him; we shall taste and see that the Lord is good. We shall not only be raised "out of the dust of death," that is, of deep afflictions (wherein we "lay as among the pots"), and "live in his sight," that is, comfortably, Psalms 22:15; Psalms 68:13; but we shall know him, which is life eternal; yea, we shall prosecute knowledge, follow on to know, as unsatisfiable, and not content with any measures already required; yea, we shall proceed therein and make progress, as the morning light doth to the perfect day. Those that turn from their iniquities shall understand God’ s truth, Daniel 9:13, shall be of his counsel, Psalms 25:14, shall have the mind of Christ, 1 Corinthians 2:16, the wisdom of God in a mystery, 1 Corinthians 2:7, such as the great Rabbis of the world can no more understand than the Philistines could Samson’ s riddle, 1 Corinthians 2:8, yea, these "pure in heart shall see God," Matthew 5:8, see him and live, see him, and eat and drink, being much cheered and refreshed, as those nobles of Israel, Exodus 24:10-11. Provided that being once enlightened, and having tasted of the heavenly gift, they be not slothful, but show the same diligence, Hebrews 6:4; Hebrews 6:11-12, in the use of means to get more knowledge, till they all "come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ," Ephesians 4:13, or (as the words may be read) of that age wherein Christ filleth all in all, Ephesians 3:19, so as to be able to comprehend with all saints the several dimensions, and to "know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge." Lo, this is indeed to follow on to know the Lord; when we are still adding to our virtue knowledge, till (with those famous Romans) we be full of goodness, filled brimful with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another, saying, "Come, and let us return to the Lord," &c. "Come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord," Isaiah 2:5, walk in that light we have, and we shall have more; for "to him that hath," sc. for use and practice, "shall be given," Mark 4:25.
Ellicott's Commentary on Hosea 6:3
(2, 3) Render, So that we shall live in his presence, and shall know and strive after the knowledge of Jehovah, whose coming forth is sure, like the dawn (another play on 6:15, “I will return to my place, &c.”), so that he may come as the plentiful (dashing) rain for us, as the latter rain (needed for the ripening corn) which watereth the earth.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hosea 6:3
Verse 3. Then shall we know] We shall have the fullest evidence that we have not believed in vain. If we follow on to know the Lord] If we continue to be as much in earnest as we now are. His going forth] The manifestation of his mercy to our souls is as certain as the rising of the sun at the appointed time. And he shall come unto us as the rain] As surely as the early and the latter rain come. The first, to prepare the earth for the seed; this fell in autumn: the second, to prepare the full ear for the harvest; this fell in spring. Here is strong confidence; but not misplaced, however worthless the persons were. As surely as the sun, who is now set, is running his course to arise on us in the morning, and make a glorious day after a dreary night; so surely shall the Lord come again from his place, and the Sun of righteousness shall arise on our souls with healing in his wings. He is already on his way to save us.
Cambridge Bible on Hosea 6:3
3. Then shall we know, &c.] But as this construction is resumptive of Hos 6:1, we had better translate, Yea, let us know, let us be zealous to know, Jehovah, i.e., to know him as our master, protector, and friend. Why so? Because the want of this knowledge was the cause of Israel’s misery. It was however a hasty resolution, from which a full and free confession of sin was fatally absent (contrast penitent Israel’s words in Hosea 14:2). Hence the complaint of the omniscient Holy One which follows in Hosea 6:4. his going forth] viz. from his ‘place’ in heaven (Hosea 5:15.) is prepared as the morning] Or, ‘is certain as the grey of morning’ (which heralds the glories of sunrise). The speakers, then, are ‘a people that walk in darkness’ (Isaiah 9:1). as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth] Rather, as the heavy rain, as the latter rain which watereth the earth. Comp. Psalms 62:6. The Israelites count upon the return of God’s favour with the same confidence with which, at the autumnal and vernal equinoxes, a farmer counts upon the former and latter rain.
Their confidence is excessive; they presume on God’s forgiveness without complying with His conditions.
Barnes' Notes on Hosea 6:3
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord - Rather, “Then shall we know, shall follow on to know the Lord,” i. e., we shall not only know Him, but we shall grow continually in that knowledge.
Whedon's Commentary on Hosea 6:3
THE PEOPLE’S RETURN TO JEHOVAH, Hosea 6:1-3.The first three verses of chapter 6 form the natural continuation of Hos 5:15, with which LXX.
Sermons on Hosea 6:3
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When the Lights Go Out on the Road to Hell by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the pastor discusses the concept of judgment in the Bible. He emphasizes that all people will face a final judgment and meet God face to face. However, the focus of |
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Worldwide the Need-Worldwide This Call! by Sarah Foulkes Moore | Sarah Foulkes Moore preaches on the power of fasting and prayer in times of trouble and the urgent need for revival through seeking the Lord wholeheartedly. She emphasizes the impo |
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Of the Knowledge of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the critical importance of the knowledge of God as foundational to true godliness and experimental religion. He argues that without knowledge of God, there can |
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The March of Time by Miles J. Stanford | Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord and allowing His Spirit to work in us to bring about true growth and execution of His truths in our lives. He hig |
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A Brook in the Way by Jack Hyles | Jack Hyles preaches on Psalm 110, which looks forward to the coming of Christ in Bethlehem, focusing on His first coming and the week of suffering during the Passion Week. The Psal |
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On to Maturity by Miles J. Stanford | Miles J. Stanford emphasizes the importance of seeking to know the Lord deeply, moving beyond surface-level experiences and blessings to a profound understanding of God Himself. He |
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Richard Baxter by David Smithers | David Smithers preaches about the hunger within the Church for a genuine revival, emphasizing the need for a revival that restores the Church to its apostolic purity and power, pre |