The meaning is then simply and naturally traced as follows: to dig, obtain by digging, acquire. The price paid for the acquisition in this case was either ...

The overall theme of Hosea 3:2 is one of redemption, restoration, and unconditional love. It serves as a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and grace, ...

This is the covenant between God and returning sinners, that, if they will be for him to serve him, he will be for them to save them. Let them renounce and ... Coffman's Commentaries on... · Smith's Bible Commentary

Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery: God directed Hosea to go back to his wife, even though she was committing adultery.

This love will mean that a man will want to look after his wife. He will want to do good things for her. God does not think about himself when he loves Israel.

In this parable we may observe, 1. God's goodness and Israel's badness strangely serving for a foil to each other.

This simile is expressive of the brightness and glory of the sun when it rises; and of the joy and pleasure which it produces in the minds of men when they ...

Hosea is to love the woman who has been unfaithful to him like God loves the children of Israel. Love her like God loves you.

Hosea 3:2-3 meaning Hosea obeys the LORD's command and buys his wife Gomer back. But to discipline Gomer, Hosea asks her to live in complete abstinence of ...