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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Hosea 2:6

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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2:6-7 For this reason (literally Therefore): The initial Hebrew word of 2:6 (also of 2:9 and 2:14) introduces God’s judgment on Israel. Because of her idolatry, the Lord would restrict Israel’s access to the Canaanite fertility gods. Like an aggressive prostitute, she will pursue her lovers; but she will not find them. In the end, Israel will conclude that it is better to return to her rightful husband.
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