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A New and Eternal Marriage
Commentators emphasize that God is not merely forgiving past sins but initiating a completely new relationship. He speaks of a new 'betrothal,' as if to a pure virgin, wiping the slate clean. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes highlight that this covenant is 'for ever,' providing a security and permanence that contrasts sharply with the previously broken covenant, offering profound assurance to the believer.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 2:19
18th Century
Theologian
And I will betroth her to Me forever - God does not say here, "I will forgive her;" "I will restore her;" "I will receive her back again;" "…
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 2:19–20
19th Century
Bishop
Then Jehovah, turning again to the wife of His youth, says to her, “I will betroth thee” (as at the first, when an undefiled youn…
Charles Spurgeon
On Hosea 2:19
19th Century
Preacher
And I will betroth you to me forever;
What, this woman that had gone so far into evil? Can a man receive such a one back? No; but G…
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John Calvin
On Hosea 2:19–20
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here again makes known the manner in which God would receive his people into favor. As though the people had not violated the marriage …
John Gill
On Hosea 2:19
17th Century
Pastor
And I will betroth you unto me for ever
Which is taking them into a marriage relation with himself; and is to be understood no…
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 2:14–23
17th Century
Minister
After these judgments the Lord would deal with Israel more gently. By the promise of rest in Christ we are invited to take His yoke upon us; and th…