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The Solution Becomes the Problem
Commentators explain the deep irony in this verse: Israel hired foreign nations for protection, but God declared He would gather those same nations to execute judgment. Israel's worldly solution became the very instrument of its downfall, demonstrating the futility of seeking security outside of God's will.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 8:10
18th Century
Theologian
Yes, though they have hired among the nations—Or better, “because or when they engage among the pagan, now I will gather them
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 8:10
19th Century
Bishop
There is much difference of opinion as to the interpretation of this verse. Much depends on the reference of the word “them.” We prefer to regard i…
John Calvin
On Hosea 8:9–10
16th Century
Theologian
Here again the Prophet derides all the labor the people had undertaken to exempt themselves from punishment. For though hypocrites dare not openly …
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John Gill
On Hosea 8:10
17th Century
Pastor
Yea, though they have hired among the nations
That is, lovers, as before; got into confederacies and alliances with …
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 8:5–10
17th Century
Minister
They promised themselves plenty, peace, and victory, by worshipping idols, but their expectations came to nothing. What they sow has no stalk, no b…