The book of hosea is the written record of the prophecies that ho sea son of beeri1, gave to the nation of israel in the eighth century b. The second part of the book contains longish lamentations of hosea. While the actions god requested of hosea seem strange at first glance, they are a picture of the extent by which god woos his people to stay faithful to their marital vows in relation to our status as the bride. The book primarily denounces israel for apostasy against god and warns of a coming judgment, but it also contains promises of restora. The word hermeneia has a rich background in the history of biblical interpretation as a term used in the ancient greekspeaking world for the detailed, systematic exposition of a scriptural work. Hosea is the only prophet of israel who left any written prophecies which were recorded during the later years of his life. Dearman captures well the metaphorical theology of hosea, and his thoughtful reflection on the text attends to the various issues of every passage in the book. Not only does the book of hosea provide an example of gods love to a people who have left god behind, but it also shows us what forgiveness and restoration look like in a close relationship. Under a figure, is represented the shameful idolatry of the ten tribes. The word that comes to us is likewise not simply lexical items and sentences of words, but a life lived in practice after the pattern of the lord jesus, the word made flesh as to a lesser extent hosea was. Amos threatened gods judgment on israel at the hands of an unnamed enemy. Hosea was a young preacher in the nation of israel, the northern kingdom, and he was a.
The second part of the book of hosea describes hosea\s marriage autobiographically. The name hermeneia, greek, has been chosen as the title of the commentary series to which this volume belongs. Prophesying the past focuses on the impact of tradition and history on the construction of the book of hosea. In this twelvesession lifeguide bible study, dale and sandy larsen lead you through the fascinating old testament story of hosea, youll see how a godly mans unfailing love for his wayward wife illustrates gods unconditional, noholdsbarred love for you, too. Hosea 1 is the first chapter of the book of hosea in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. Hosea is the first book in the sections of minor prophets.
And his name is related to the name joshua, which means salvation. Study the bible online using commentary on hosea introduction and more. The book of hosea new international commentary on the old testament nicot by j. These twelve prophets are comprised in one single book in the hebrew bible and are called the twelve. The book of hosea is pound for pound as difficult a prophetic book as one can find in the bible, so we appreciate the work of j. This propensity for idolatry meant that the israelites lived as if they were not god s people. Hosea was a call to live a life which reflected gods grace and anguish for israel. Chapter 14 closes with an appeal to true repentance. Ive brought these groceries and money so she can be provided for. The theme of israels indifference to gods love is translated in the experience of the prophets own unhappy marriage. Hosea appears to have had the temperament of a poet.
See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Because they were all contemporary with hosea, he mentions them all. He was a prophet to the northern kingdom of israel, as the content of the book reveals. It is hoseas personal account of his prophetic messages to the children of god and to the world. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. Hosea with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. It is hoped that the series, like its name, will carry forward this. Study hosea using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Often, we do not recognize the derivation of these bible names, but this prophets name would be joseph in english. The book of hosea illustrates that no one is beyond the offer of our forgiveness because no one sits outside gods offer of forgiveness. The hosea commentary scroll was first published by j. If this becomes characteristic of society at large, dishonesty and corruption become endemic. The book of hosea the new international commentary on the. Scholars, pastors, and serious bible students will welcome the. The marital life of hosea and his wife, gomer, provide the rich metaphor which clarifies the themes of the book. When hosea left, gomer and her lover must have thought he was a fool. In this volume, john calvin provides a fascinating commentary on the book of hosea.
And though god told them as much through the birth of hosea s third child, loammi. Hosea introduction commentary commentary critical and. Free bible commentary on hosea in easy english easyenglish bible. It is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. Hosea 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Hosea his name meaning to save, salvation is the first of the socalled minor prophets. The book of hosea is one of the most passionate of the minor prophets. Stuart deals with the details of the text as well as the big picture. Douglas stuart, word biblical commentary wbc, thomas nelson, 1987, 588 pp. The remainder of the book of hosea consists of a collection of miscellaneous statements expressing hosea s convictions concerning the character of yahweh and yahwehs relation to the people of israel. Allegro as the fifth volume of the official publication series, discoveries in the judaean desert. That came to hosea the son of beeri, in the days of uzziah. We can hardly read it without being gripped by the deep emotional and personal involvement of the prophet.
A list of the best commentaries on hosea ranked by. Derek kidner the message of hosea the bible speaks. The book of hosea new international commentary on the old. John calvin 15091564 was an influential theologian and pastor during the protestant reformation. One of the later parts of the book of hosea includes an oracle judging israel, ephraim in particular, for not living up to the covenant. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than yahweh, metaphorically comparing israels abandonment of. The book of hosea describes hoseas marriage to gomer and its prophetic meaning for israel. By them hosea expresses his deep woe over israels condition. Box 551, greenville, alabama 36037 usa hosea, a prophet with an unfaithful wife hosea one in our bible the books of hosea through malachi are called minor prophets. When this is true it all too easily leads to compromise, selfish ambition, and lack of integrity in ones personal activities and dealings. In johns gospel, that statement leads to the incarnation.
The book of hosea is a narrative history and prophetic oracle. Hosea 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Hosea 3 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. They are called minor prophets not because their material is less important or insignificant, but because of the size of the book they wrote was shorter in length. The single best commentary on the first five minor prophets is the commentary by douglas stuart in the word biblical commentary series. The word of the lord that came unto hosea the name of the prophet is the same with the original name of joshua, and signifies a saviour. According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet hosea son of beeri, and this chapter especially set forth the spiritual whoredom of israel by symbolical acts. Study the books of hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, and jonah with pioneering. Hosea 1 the word of the lord that came to hosea bible. According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii c. Hosea 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
David allan hubbard hosea tyndale old testament commentaries, 1989. Throughout the book, hosea will show us that salvation is found in turning to the lord and away from our sin. The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha cf. Biblical scholar holt examines the background of israel to investigate how it is used in hosea. Best commentaries and books on hosea logos bible software. Study hosea 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Study the bible online using commentary on hosea and more. The book of hosea new international commentary on the old testament nicot dearman, j. A free bible commentary on the book of hosea in easyenglish. Scholars, pastors, and serious bible students will. Hosea was instructed by god to marry a certain woman and experience with her a domestic life which was a dramatization of the sin and unfaithfulness of israel. Andrew dearman considers the prophetic figures historical roots in the covenant traditions of ancient israel, includes his own translation of the biblical text, and masterfully unpacks hosea s poetic, metaphorical message of betrayal, judgment, and reconciliation. He spoke to the man who answered, are you the man living with gomer. The second part of the book of hosea describes hosea \s marriage autobiographically. The book of hosea new international commentary on the old testament nicot.
In this solid midtoupper level commentary on the book of hosea, j. Andrew dearman considers the prophetic figures historical roots in the covenant traditions of ancient israel, includes his own translation of the biblical text, and masterfully unpacks hoseas poetic, metaphorical message of betrayal, judgment, and reconciliation. We find a hidden reference to the incarnation in the name of this prophet. Overview of the book of hosea third millennium ministries. The remainder of the book of hosea consists of a collection of miscellaneous statements expressing hoseas convictions concerning the character of yahweh and yahwehs relation to the people of israel. The commentary on hosea within this volume is 220 pages of the total. Read the book of hosea from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Certainly, god brings judgment on those who turn from him, but hosea s powerful act of restoration within his own marriage set the bar high for those of us seeking godliness in our lives. Douglas stuart hoseajonah word biblical commentary, 1987. To explain that the turmoil of the northern kingdom was gods just judgment leading to exile and to assure gods people that a great restoration would take place after the exile. Hosea mentions the four kings of judah first, and then he mentions the king of israel, the northern kingdom. At the end of the book, a prophecy is made that someday this will all be changed, that god will indeed have pity on israel. Horgan completed a work on all the pesharim, or commentaries, which included an extensive treatment of the hosea commentary fragments. Hosea was a contemporary of amos, another prophet to israel.
Abstract the book of hosea portrays the dangers of the observance of religious ceremony without genuine devotion and commitment to the lord. You can find the best commentary on hosea for you using the tools on the right side. Hoseas prophetic ministry to the northern kingdom of israel likely began soon after the ministry of the prophet amos ca. Book of hosea matthew henrys bible commentary concise. At the same time he shows the future ways of god with his people. Chapters are so powerful and personal that i want to walk through them with you and make some brief comments and applications as. Read hosea commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Hosea is an often neglected yet important book of the old testament that sheds great insight into gods relationship with his people. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. A commentary on the book of the prophet hosea on jstor. It comes from the same hebrew root hoshea as the names joshua and jesus. The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hoseas position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of. Hosea 1 the word of the lord that came to hosea bible gateway. Book of hosea, also spelled osee, the first of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, considered as one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. Throughout the book, hosea pictured the people turning away from the lord and turning toward other gods 4. In this book, hosea accuses israel of breaking their covenant with god and warns them of the tragic consequences to follow. Even when you rebel, disobey or make a mistake, god continues to pursue you with a relentless love.
Hosea commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Top 5 commentaries on the book of hosea ligonier ministries. Chapters 414 give excerpts from hoseas preaching of grace and judgment leading up to the fall of israel in 722 bc. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of christian theology later called calvinism. She looks at common views of the book of hosea and presents new methodologies on tradition and redaction.
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