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A Cry of Fear, Not Faith
Commentators unanimously agree that Israel's cry, "My God, we know thee," is not a sign of genuine repentance. It is a desperate, hypocritical plea made only when facing disaster. Albert Barnes compares it to those Jesus warned would say "Lord, Lord" but be rejected because their hearts were far from God, a cry of fear rather than love.
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 8:2
18th Century
Theologian
Israel shall cry unto Me, My God, we know Thee - Or, according to the order in the Hebrew, “To Me shall they cry, we know You, Israel,” that…
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 8:2
19th Century
Bishop
Should be rendered, To me they cry, My God, we know You, we Israel.
John Calvin
On Hosea 8:2–3
16th Century
Theologian
When the Prophet says, To me shall they cry, some understand that the Israelites are blamed for not fleeing to God, and they explain the P…
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John Gill
On Hosea 8:2
17th Century
Pastor
Israel shall cry unto me, my God, we know thee .
In their distress they shall cry to the Lord to help them, and have…
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 8:1–4
17th Century
Minister
When Israel was hard pressed, they would claim protection from God, but this would be disregarded. Of what use will it be to say, My God, I kno…