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She that conceived them has done shamefully, literally, has made shameful - The silence as to “what” she “made shameful” is more emphatic th…

For their mother has played...—We might render, with Ewald, yea, their mother has played... This would more easi…

She attributed to false gods the gifts that God had given to her.
This was great ingratitude to God, and a high insult to His holy majesty.…

The Lord now comes close to each individual, after having spoken in general of the whole people. Thus we see that what I have said is true: that th…

For their mother has played the harlot
Or committed idolatry; which is the reason why she is to be pleaded with, and…

This chapter continues the figurative address to Israel, in reference to Hosea's wife and children. Let us acknowledge and love as brethren all who…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes