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Don`t rejoice, Israel, for joy, like the peoples; for you have played the prostitute, [departing] from your God; you have loved hire on every grain-floor.
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Don't Confuse Blessings with Approval
The commentators explain that Israel's rejoicing was misplaced. They celebrated material prosperity while ignoring their spiritual decay. Hosea's warning teaches that temporary blessings are not a sign of God's approval. True joy is found in faithfulness to God, not in favorable circumstances that can mask deep-seated sin.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as other people - Literally, “rejoice not to exultation,” so as to bound and leap for joy ().
The prop…
19th Century
Anglican
For joy.—Better, to exultation. The harlot’s hire on every corn-floor expresses in bold imagery the prophet’s sc…
16th Century
Protestant
It is not known at what time the Prophet delivered this discourse, but it is enough to know that it is directed against the obstinate wickedness of…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Rejoice not, O Israel, for joy, as [other] people But rather mourn and lament, since such a load of guilt lay upon t…
Israel gave rewards to their idols, in the offerings presented to them. It is common for those who are stingy in religion, to be lavish in indulgin…
