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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Even the Lord God of hosts,.... The God Jacob had power over, the Angel he prevailed with, to whom he made supplication…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Even the Lord God of Hosts, the Lord is His memorial - The word, here as translated and written Lord, is the special…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Lord is his memorial - He is the same God as when Jacob so successfully wrestled with him.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hosea 12:1-6
In these verses,
I. Ephraim is convicted of folly, in staying himself upon Egypt and Assyria, when he was in straits…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Even the Lord God of hosts, &c. The Hebrew runs more abruptly, -And Jehovah" &c., i.e. -and the name of Him who spoke…
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