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God as the Divine Surgeon
Several commentators highlight the powerful metaphor of God as a divine surgeon. When Israel's 'arms' were broken and weak, God acted like a physician who tenderly 'bound' and 'strengthened' them, restoring them to health. This imagery emphasizes God's personal, restorative care for His people, making their subsequent rebellion even more tragic.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 7:15
18th Century
Theologian
Though I have bound - Rather, (as in the E. M.) And I have chastened, I have strengthened their arms, and they imagine mischief against …
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 7:15
19th Century
Bishop
Bound. —Should be instructed. God has imparted skill and power to fight their enemies. (). So the grace of the Spirit is …
John Calvin
On Hosea 7:15
16th Century
Theologian
God again reproaches the Israelites for having in a shameful manner abused his goodness and forbearance. Some consider the verb יסר, isar,…
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John Gill
On Hosea 7:15
17th Century
Pastor
Though I have bound [and] strengthened their arms
As a surgeon sets a broken arm and swathes and binds it, and so restores it …
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 7:8–16
17th Century
Minister
Israel was as a cake not turned, half burnt and half dough, none of it fit for use; a mixture of idolatry and of the worship of Jehovah. There were…