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A Change in Posture, Not Nature
Commentators highlight the shocking reversal: the God who was a loving Father now acts like a ferocious predator. John Calvin explains this isn't a change in God's essential nature, which is merciful. Rather, because of Israel's persistent sin and forgetfulness, God 'puts on another character' to confront their rebellion. As Matthew Henry notes, 'Abused goodness calls for greater severity.'
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 13:7
18th Century
Theologian
I will be to them as a lion - They had grown fat and were full; yet this was so they would become prey themselves. Their wealth, wh…
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 13:7
19th Century
Bishop
I will be ...—More correctly, have become ... as a panther in the way I lie in wait. The idea of this and the fo…
Charles Spurgeon
On Hosea 13:6–8
19th Century
Preacher
According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me.
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John Calvin
On Hosea 13:7–8
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet again proclaims God's vengeance against the Israelites. Since they had become torpid through their own flatteries, as we have often obs…
John Gill
On Hosea 13:7
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore I will be to them as a lion, Because of their idolatry, ingratitude, luxury, and especially their forgetfulness…
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 13:1–8
17th Century
Minister
As long as Ephraim maintained a holy fear of God and worshipped Him in that fear, he was very significant. When Ephraim abandoned God and followed …