Charles Ellicott Commentary Hosea 4:5

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Hosea 4:5

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Hosea 4:5

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And thou shalt stumble in the day, and the prophet also shall stumble with thee in the night; and I will destroy thy mother." — Hosea 4:5 (ASV)

The priest’s function is discharged in the day, and the prophet dreams in the night. Both will totter to their fall.

Your mother— i.e., your nation.