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The Anatomy of Repentance
Commentators unanimously identify a three-part confession of repentance. Israel renounces reliance on foreign powers ('Assyria'), their own military might ('horses'), and false gods ('the work of our hands'). This demonstrates that genuine turning to God involves abandoning all other sources of security and salvation.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 14:3
18th Century
Theologian
Asshur shall not save us - After prayer for pardon and for acceptance of themselves, and thanksgiving for acceptance, comes the pro…
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 14:3
19th Century
Bishop
The three crying sins of Israel are recounted here:
- Expected salvation from Assyria.
- Dependence on the world-power of Egypt, …
Charles Spurgeon
On Hosea 14:3
19th Century
Preacher
Asshur shall not save us;
Backslider, have you been putting your trust anywhere but in God, hoping to find comfort in the world and…
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John Calvin
On Hosea 14:3
16th Century
Theologian
This verse should be joined with the last, as the Israelites show here more clearly and fully how they had sinned and, at the same time, give proof…
John Gill
On Hosea 14:3
17th Century
Pastor
Ashur shall not save us
This is still a continuation of the words repenting and returning Israel are directed to mak…
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 14:1–3
17th Century
Minister
Israel is exhorted to return to Jehovah, from their sins and idols, by faith in His mercy and grace through the promised Redeemer, and by diligentl…