1. afanisqhsetai samareia oti antesth proV ton qeon authV en romfaia pesountai autoi kai ta upotitqia autwn edafisqhsontai kai ai en gastri ecousai autwn diarraghsontai
2. epistrafhti israhl proV kurion ton qeon sou dioti hsqenhsaV en taiV adikiaiV sou
3. labete meq' eautwn logouV kai epistrafhte proV kurion ton qeon umwn eipate autw opwV mh labhte adikian kai labhte agaqa kai antapodwsomen karpon ceilewn hmwn
4. assour ou mh swsh hmaV ef' ippon ouk anabhsomeqa ouketi mh eipwmen qeoi hmwn toiV ergoiV twn ceirwn hmwn o en soi elehsei orfanon
5. iasomai taV katoikiaV autwn agaphsw autouV omologwV oti apestreyen h orgh mou ap' autwn
6. esomai wV drosoV tw israhl anqhsei wV krinon kai balei taV rizaV autou wV o libanoV
7. poreusontai oi kladoi autou kai estai wV elaia katakarpoV kai h osfrasia autou wV libanou
8. epistreyousin kai kaqiountai upo thn skephn autou zhsontai kai mequsqhsontai sitw kai exanqhsei wV ampeloV to mnhmosunon autou wV oinoV libanou
9. tw efraim ti autw eti kai eidwloiV egw etapeinwsa auton kai egw katiscusw auton egw wV arkeuqoV pukazousa ex emou o karpoV sou eurhtai
10. tiV sofoV kai sunhsei tauta h sunetoV kai epignwsetai auta dioti euqeiai ai odoi tou kuriou kai dikaioi poreusontai en autaiV oi de asebeiV asqenhsousin en autaiV .
Footnotes:
14:1-3 - God calls Israel to repentance, offering forgiveness and restoration. He promises to heal Israel's wounds and restore peace and prosperity if the people turn to Him sincerely (see also 1 John 1:9 and Acts 3:19).
14:4-7 - God promises to heal and renew Israel, bringing abundance and peace. The chapter highlights God's mercy, which is greater than God's wrath, and God's faithfulness in restoring His people, even after their failures (see also Jeremiah 30:17 and Isaiah 40:29).
14:8-9 - The people are called to trust in God as their only source of strength and security. God's promise is that as they follow His ways, they will experience a blessed and fruitful life. God's wisdom is the key to true prosperity (see also Proverbs 3:5-6 and Matthew 7:24-27).
14:10 - The book's conclusion presents a call to wisdom: the righteous prosper by following God's teachings, while the wicked are destroyed. The final message is a call to obedience and divine wisdom for those who desire to see the fruit of restoration (see also Psalm 1:1-3 and Matthew 7:24-27).
Verses related to Oséias, 14:
Hosea chapter 14 concludes with a call for repentance and restoration. How does God's mercy triumph over judgment? This hopeful text invites Israel to return to the Lord with words of contrition. The chapter covers topics such as spiritual healing, divine restoration, and the fruitfulness of renewed life. Hosea 14 offers a beautiful vision of Israel's restored future under God's blessing. Contemplate with us five biblical passages that illuminate the redemptive themes of this comforting final chapter.
Luke 15:18-19: "I will set out on my way and return to my father, and I will say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; Treat me like one of your employees'." - The prodigal son's confession reflects the call to repentance in Hosea 14:1-3.
Psalms 51:16-17: "You do not delight in sacrifices or delight in burnt offerings if I offer them to you. The sacrifices that please God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." - This psalm echoes the theme of Hosea 14:2, where sincere repentance is valued above sacrifices.
Ephesians 3:17: "That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, and you, rooted and grounded in love," - This image of being rooted in God reflects the botanical metaphor of Hosea 14:5-7.
James 1:17: "Every good gift and every perfect gift comes from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." - This verse reflects the theme of Hosea 14:8, where God is recognized as the source of all blessings.
John 15:4: "Abide in me, and I will abide in you. No branch can bear fruit of itself unless it remains on the vine. You also cannot bear fruit if you do not abide in me." - Jesus' vine metaphor echoes the botanical language of Hosea 14:7-8, emphasizing dependence on God for spiritual fruitfulness.
FAQ:
What does Hosea 14 teach about Israel's repentance?
Hosea 14 teaches that by repenting and turning away from their idols, Israel will find restoration and healing in God. Genuine repentance is the key to restoration. (Hosea 14:1-3)
How does God promise to restore Israel in Hosea 14?
God promises to restore Israel as a healthy plant, blessing them abundantly if they repent and return to Him. (Hosea 14:4-7)
What does the metaphor of the "cypress tree" in Hosea 14 mean?
The metaphor of the cypress tree represents the restoration of Israel, symbolizing growth, stability, and prosperity under God's blessing. (Hosea 14:8)
What does God promise Israel regarding their enemies in Hosea 14?
God promises that Israel will no longer be dominated by its enemies, restoring peace and security to them as part of His blessing. (Hosea 14:9)
What is the final warning of Hosea 14?
The final warning of Hosea 14 is that the wise will understand God's message of repentance and restoration, while the foolish will continue in their rebellion. (Hosea 14:9)
