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So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; and she conceived, and bore him a son.

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A Model of Radical Obedience

Commentators highlight Hosea's immediate and unquestioning obedience to God's difficult command. Unlike other prophets who hesitated, Hosea acted, providing a powerful example for believers to trust and obey God's will, even when it's hard to understand. His obedience is seen as a model for Christians and a foreshadowing of Christ's own perfect submission.

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Hosea

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Hosea 1:3

18th Century

Theologian

So he went - He did not hesitate, nor excuse himself, as did Moses (Exodus 4:18), Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:6), or Peter …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Hosea 1:3

19th Century

Bishop

Gomer the daughter of Diblaim.— Gomer means complete, or perfect, but whether in external beauty or in wickedness of character is …

John Gill

John Gill

On Hosea 1:3

17th Century

Pastor

So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim
In the course of prophesying he made mention of this person, who w…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Hosea 1:1–7

17th Century

Minister

Israel was prosperous, yet Hosea boldly told them of their sins and foretold their destruction. People are not to be flattered in sinful ways becau…