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Rejected Rituals
Commentators like Calvin and Gill explain that God was not rejecting the idea of sacrifice, but the people offering them. Even while they were still in their land, their offerings were considered polluted and displeasing to God because of their unrepentant hearts and idolatry. This serves as a powerful reminder that God desires a pure heart over empty religious rituals.
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Hosea
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Albert Barnes
On Hosea 9:4
18th Century
Theologian
They shall not offer wine-offerings to the Lord - The “wine” or “drink-offering” was added to all their burnt-offerings, and so to all their…
Charles Ellicott
On Hosea 9:4
19th Century
Bishop
Offer—that is, pour out as a libation. A better rendering is obtained by abandoning the Hebrew accentuation: And their sacrifi…
John Calvin
On Hosea 9:4
16th Century
Theologian
It is uncertain whether the Prophet testifies here that they would lose their labor and their oil (as they say) when they sacrificed to God, or whe…
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John Gill
On Hosea 9:4
17th Century
Pastor
They shall not offer wine [offerings] to the Lord This is either a threatening of the cessation of sacrifices, being carr…
Matthew Henry
On Hosea 9:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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…