And if men destroy God's word and ordinances, it is just with him to destroy their vines and fig-trees. This shall be the ruin of their mirth. Taking away the ...

And I will destroy her vines and her fig trees, which are mentioned for the rest, being the most fruitful and beneficial.

The secret of power, blessing, security, and communion is found, not in resurrection or heaven, not in prophecy nor in the church, nor in any other conceivable ...

Hosea 2:12 is a poignant and powerful expression of God's judgment against Israel for their unfaithfulness, while also conveying the underlying message of God' ...

The vivid imagery in this verse paints a stark picture of judgment, as God communicates His impending destruction of Israel's blessings.

12 I will ruin her vines and her fig trees, which she said were her pay from her lovers; I will make them a thicket, and wild animals will devour them.

David Guzik commentary on Hosea 2, where God brings charges against Israel because of their sin, and how He will judge the nation before restoration comes.

The message is about the promises that God gave to Abraham (see Genesis 13:16; 15:5; 22:17). Israel and Judah will unite again in the future.

A translation model for this verse is: I will ruin her vines and fig trees of which she thought these were her fees received from her lovers.

When men forget, or consider not that their comforts come from God, he will often in mercy take them away, to bring them to think upon their folly and danger.