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They shall eat, and not have enough; they shall play the prostitute, and shall not increase; because they have left off taking heed to Yahweh.
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Sin's Empty Promises
The punishments described are an ironic reversal of the sins. The people sought satisfaction in gluttony and illicit sensuality, but God decreed these actions would lead to hunger and barrenness. Commentators explain this shows that pursuing fulfillment through sinful means is ultimately futile; God will frustrate desires that are contrary to His will. What is gained unlawfully brings no true comfort or blessing.
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Hosea
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For they shall eat, and not have enough - This is almost a proverbial saying of Holy Scripture, and, as such, has manifold applicat…
19th Century
Anglican
As the people will be punished, so will the priest. The latter will not be saved by wealth or dignity. And I will visit upon him his ways …
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet here again denounces a common punishment on both, as neither was free from guilt. As the people, he says, so shall be the …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For they shall eat, and not have enough Namely, the priests; for of them the words are continued, who ate of the sac…
Both priests and people rejected knowledge, so God will justly reject them. They forgot the law of God. They neither desired nor endeavored to reta…
