Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Hosea 2:18

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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for them--for their benefit. covenant . . . with the beasts--not to hurt them (Job 5:23). They shall fulfil the original law of their creation by becoming subject to man, when man fulfils the law of his being by being subject to God. To be realized fully in millennial times (Isa 11:6-9). break the bow . . . out of the earth--rather, "out of the land"; that is, I will break and remove war out of the earth (Psa 46:9); and "out of the land" of Israel first (Isa 2:4; Eze 39:9-10; Zac 9:9-10). lie down--A reclining posture is the usual one with Orientals when not in action. safely-- (Jer 23:6).

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