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A Global Harvest
Commentators explain that God's promise to "sow her... in the earth" signifies more than just restoring the nation of Israel. It points to the global growth of the Church. God is planting His people, both Jew and Gentile, throughout the world to create a fruitful, worldwide family for His glory.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 2:23
18th Century
Theologian
And I will sow her to Me in the earth – She whom God sows is the Church, of whom God speaks as her, because she is the Mother of the faith…
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 2:23
19th Century
Bishop
St. Paul considers this great prediction to be truly fulfilled when, by the acceptance of the Divine hope of Israel, both Jews and Gentiles sha…
Charles Spurgeon
On Hosea 2:23
19th Century
Preacher
And I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy;
I would like to read that again. Someone has, perhaps, come in here ton…
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John Calvin
On Hosea 2:23
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here takes the occasion to speak of the increase of the people. He had promised a fruitful and large increase of corn, wine, and oil; b…
John Gill
On Hosea 2:23
17th Century
Pastor
And I will sow her unto me in the earth
That is, Jezreel, or the people of God, the church betrothed; this is anothe…
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…