Israel is pictured as an empty or luxuriant vine that used increasing fruit to multiply altars. A divided heart, calf worship at Beth-aven, fear of Assyria, and the old sin of Gibeah all bring judgment; yet Hosea calls the people to sow righteousness, reap mercy, break up fallow ground, and seek the LORD.
Israel is pictured as an empty or luxuriant vine that used increasing fruit to multiply altars. A divided heart, calf worship at Beth-aven, fear of Assyria, and the old sin of Gibeah all bring judgment; yet Hosea calls the people to sow righteousness, reap mercy, break up fallow ground, and seek the LORD.
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