And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.
Read it in contextGod’s Mercy to Israel
Start reading at Hosea 2:14 (Hosea 2:14 to Hosea 2:23).
An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.
This unit closes the chapter’s selected reading divisions. The family imagery establishes the book's portrayal of Israel's unfaithfulness and the LORD's announced purpose of restoration.
2:14Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.
2:15And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.
2:16And it shall be at that day, saith the LORD, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali.
2:17For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be remembered by their name.
2:18And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie down safely.
2:19And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.
2:20I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the LORD.
2:21And it shall come to pass in that day, I will hear, saith the LORD, I will hear the heavens, and they shall hear the earth;
2:22And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall hear Jezreel.
2:23And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.
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Who
Who wrote the book? Hosea son of Beeri is the named prophet and traditional author of the collected message. Biblical references: Hosea 1:1. stated in the text
Who was present or being addressed in this passage? In the surrounding chapter context (Hosea 1:1–3:5): Hosea, Gomer, and their children appear in the prophetic family signs addressed to Israel. The marriage imagery explains Israel's relationship with the LORD. stated in the text
Who was the book written to? Primarily the northern kingdom of Israel, often called Ephraim, with warnings also concerning Judah. Biblical references: Hosea 4:1; Hosea 5:1; Hosea 5:5. stated in the text
What
What is the topic of this reading unit? God’s Mercy to Israel. Read Hosea 2:14 through Hosea 2:23 as a connected unit. interpretation
How does it contribute to the book? This unit closes the chapter’s selected reading divisions. The family imagery establishes the book's portrayal of Israel's unfaithfulness and the LORD's announced purpose of restoration. interpretation
When
When are the events or message set? The opening names kings of Judah and Jeroboam of Israel. The oracles address that setting while also announcing future judgment and restoration. book background
Where
What is the book’s geographic setting? Israel, especially the northern kingdom, is central; the poetry also recalls Egypt, wilderness, and other places in the covenant story. book background
Where does the context start?
This passage sits in God’s Mercy to Israel (Hosea 2:14 to Hosea 2:23).
Start reading at Hosea 2:14. An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.
How
How does this book connect with Jesus Christ? Matthew applies Hosea's words about calling the son out of Egypt to Jesus. Hosea's immediate passage recalls Israel's history, so the later application and the original reference should both be stated. See Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:15. interpretation
How should this book guide our response? Respond to the call to return with faithful conduct rather than empty religious activity. Marriage imagery should be read as the book's covenant portrayal, not casually imposed on a reader's private circumstances. interpretation
Cited: Hosea 2:14, Hosea 2:23, Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:15
Who wrote it, and how we know
HoseaNamed in Scripture
What Scripture saysThe book opens with the word of the LORD that came to Hosea. Hosea 1:1
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Macro-Structure
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Macro-Structure of Hosea 2
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Hosea's opening names the reigns associated with his ministry. Marriage and family imagery portray the LORD's relationship with Israel; distinguish enacted signs, poetic speech, and direct exhortation. Local headings and stanza divisions are editorial reading aids adapted from public-domain BSB headings; verse boundaries and Scripture links use the KJV. Connections describe the surrounding book movement.
Connection to the wholeThis opening unit introduces the chapter’s movement. The family imagery establishes the book's portrayal of Israel's unfaithfulness and the LORD's announced purpose of restoration.
Connection to the wholeThis unit closes the chapter’s selected reading divisions. The family imagery establishes the book's portrayal of Israel's unfaithfulness and the LORD's announced purpose of restoration.
interpretation
Suggested literary divisions. Headings summarize the passage; they are not part of the biblical text.
Macro-Structure of Hosea
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Hosea's opening names the reigns associated with his ministry. Marriage and family imagery portray the LORD's relationship with Israel; distinguish enacted signs, poetic speech, and direct exhortation.
Connection to the wholeThe closing movement recalls the relationship, renews the indictment, and ends with an appeal to return and a promise of healing.
interpretation
Suggested literary divisions. Headings summarize the passage; they are not part of the biblical text.