Hosea 7:9
“Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Strangers have devoured his strength,.... Or his substance, as the Targum; his wealth and riches, fortresses and strong…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not - Like Samson, when, for sensual pleasure, he had betrayed…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not - The kingdom is grown old in iniquity; the time of their…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hosea 7:8-16
Having seen how vicious and corrupt the court was, we now come to enquire how it is with the country, and we find that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Strangers have devoured his strength By heavy tribute and desolating invasions. The -strangers" would be Hazael and…
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