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As he says also in Hosea, "I will call them `my people,` which were not my people; And her `beloved,` who was not beloved."
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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators explain that Paul is quoting the prophet Hosea to prove that including Gentiles in God's family was not a new idea, but a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. While Hosea originally spoke of Israel's restoration, Paul applies the principle to show God's long-standing plan to graciously call people from all nations, not just the Jews, into a covenant relationship with Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As he says also. The doctrine which he had established, he now proceeds to confirm with quotations from the writings of Jews, so …
In Hosea (εν τω Hωσηε). He quotes 2:23 with some freedom. Hosea refers to the ten tribes and Paul applies the principle stated the…
19th Century
Anglican
As he says also in Osee.—The original of the prophecy in Osee relates to the pardon and reconciliation promised to the ap…
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Baptist
As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved ([Reference Romans …
As he continues the review of God’s sovereign activity, Paul presents another problem. If God acts unilaterally, according to his own will and purp…
16th Century
Protestant
As he says in Hosea, he now proves that the calling of the Gentiles ought not to have been considered a new thing, as it had long before b…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As he also says in Osee (Hosea 2:23) , so "Hosea" is called "Osee", as here, in the Septuagint in ([Refe…
The rejection of the Jews and the inclusion of the Gentiles were foretold in the Old Testament. It greatly clarifies a truth to observe how Scriptu…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that God’s grace is given to people as a result of God’s election, through which they are called to grace, the Apostle show…
