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Hosea, 14

1. Death to Samaria, that has provoked her God’s anger! Death at the sword’s point; children dashed headlong, ripped open the womb!

2. Come back, Israel, to the Lord thy God; it is sin that has caused thy overthrow.

3. Come back, men of Israel, with a plea ready on your lips: Pardon all our guilt, and take the best we have in return;✻ the praises we utter shall be our victims now.

4. No longer we will find refuge in Assyrian help, mount our men on horses from Egypt;✻ no longer will we give the name of gods to the things our own hands have made; thou art the friend of the friendless who trust in thee.

5. I will bring healing to their crushed spirits;✻ in free mercy I will give them back my love; my vengeance has passed them by.

6. I will be morning dew, to make Israel grow as the lilies grow, strike roots deep as the forest of Lebanon.

7. Those branches shall spread, it shall become fair as the olive, fragrant as Lebanon cedar.

8. None that dwells under the protection of that name but shall come back to me; corn shall be theirs in plenty, and they will grow like one of their own vineyards, famed as the vintage of Lebanon itself.

9. The false gods of Ephraim are forgotten; mine to answer his prayer and tend him, ever-green as a fir-tree; from me all thy increase comes.

10. All this the wise discern, the thoughtful understand; straight paths the Lord has shewn us for his friends to walk in; who leaves them shall stumble to his ruin.


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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).

Versos relacionados con Hosea, 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)


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