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More Than Head Knowledge
Commentators emphasize that to "know Jehovah" is far more than intellectual belief. It is a deep, personal, and experiential relationship initiated by God's love. Albert Barnes explains it as knowing by experience that God is good, a knowledge that includes love and is equated with eternal life itself (John 17:3). This intimate knowledge is the ultimate result of God betrothing His people to Himself.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 2:20
18th Century
Theologian
And you will know the Lord - This knowledge of God follows God’s act of betrothal and of love. “We love God, because God first loved us.” An…
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 2:20
19th Century
Preacher
I will even betroth you to me in faithfulness: and you shall know the LORD.
It is said three times that he will betroth us to himsel…
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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 2:20
17th Century
Pastor
I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness
Which lies in keeping the marriage contract inviolable; Christ will…
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…