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The Unmasking of Sin
Commentators explain that God promises to publicly expose Israel's sin, which they note was previously masked by prosperity. When God withdraws His blessings, the mask of respectability drops, and the true folly and foulness of sin are revealed. This serves as a stark reminder that worldly success can hide a spiritually corrupt state that God will eventually bring to light.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 2:10
18th Century
Theologian
Her lewdness - The word originally means “folly,” and so “foulness.” For sin is the only real folly, as holiness is the only true wisdom. Bu…
Charles Spurgeon
On Hosea 2:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
Therefore I will return, and take away my corn in its time, and my wine in its season, and will recover my wool and my flax given to cover her …
John Calvin
On Hosea 2:10–12
16th Century
Theologian
He pursues the same subject, and the Prophet explains at large, and even divides what he had briefly said before into many clauses or particulars. …
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John Gill
On Hosea 2:10
17th Century
Pastor
And now will I discover her lewdness in the lovers
The people, her lovers, as the Targum; which is by many understoo…
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 2:6–13
17th Century
Minister
God threatens what He would do to this treacherous, idolatrous people. They did not turn; therefore, all this came upon them, and it is written for…