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The Tragedy of 'Strange Children'
Commentators explain that Israel's treachery was not just personal but generational. By raising their children in idolatry, they created a generation of "strangers" to God. John Calvin notes this corruption of their posterity made the situation seem hopeless and "beyond recovery," as it cut off the hope of future repentance and sealed their fate.
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 5:7
18th Century
Theologian
They have dealt treacherously - Literally, “have cloaked,” and so, acted deceitfully. The word is used of the treachery of a friend toward h…
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 5:7
19th Century
Bishop
Strange children refers to offspring that followed in the ways of their mother (). This also refers to the consequences of interma…
John Calvin
On Hosea 5:7
16th Century
Theologian
He says that they had acted faithlessly toward God, for they had violated his covenant. We must bear in mind what I have said before about…
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John Gill
On Hosea 5:7
17th Century
Pastor
They have dealt treacherously against the Lord
Which was the reason of his departure from them; as a woman deals tre…
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 5:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The piercing eye of God saw the secret liking and disposition to sin, the love the house of Israel had for their sins, and the dominion their sins …