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God's Judgment Isn't Final
Commentators emphasize the dramatic turn from the judgment of the previous verse ("Not my people") to the promise in this verse. The word "Yet" signals that God's discipline is not His final word. His ultimate plan is always rooted in His covenant faithfulness and mercy, offering profound hope even after severe warnings.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 1:10
18th Century
Theologian
Yet - (literally, and) the number of the children of Israel... Light springs out of darkness; joy out of sorrow; mercy out of chast…
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 1:10
19th Century
Bishop
An abrupt transition from dark presage to bright anticipation. The covenant-blessings promised to Abraham will yet be realised.
John Calvin
On Hosea 1:10
16th Century
Theologian
Now follows consolation, yet not unmixed. God seems here to meet the objections which we know hypocrites had in readiness whenever the Prophets den…
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John Gill
On Hosea 1:10
17th Century
Pastor
Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand
of the sea, which cannot be measured nor n…
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 1:8–11
17th Century
Minister
The rejection of Israel for a time is signified by the name of another child: call him Lo-ammi, not my people. The Lord disowns all relati…