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Give them, Yahweh what will you give? give them a miscarrying womb and dry breasts.
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A Prayer of Mercy, Not Malice
Commentators unanimously explain that Hosea's prayer is not a curse but an act of profound, anguished mercy. Faced with the certainty that Israel's children would be slaughtered, the prophet asks for the 'lesser evil' of barrenness to spare them from a horrific fate. John Calvin describes the prophet as 'anxious and perplexed,' seeking the most merciful outcome in a terrible situation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Give them a miscarrying womb — The prophet prays for Israel and debates with himself what he can ask for, amid this their determined wickedn…
19th Century
Anglican
Better universal childlessness than that the offspring should be exposed to so terrible a fate. Compare this with our Lord’s words: Blessed are…
16th Century
Protestant
Interpreters translate these words differently: “Give them what you are about to give,” then they repeat, “Give them.” But, in my opinion, they do …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Give them, O Lord: what will you give them ? &c.] The prophet foreseeing the butchery and destruction of their c…
