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Hosea 8:3

Hosea 8:3
Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Israel hath cast off the thing that is good,.... Or "rejected him that is good" (y); that is, God, as Kimchi observes;…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Israel has cast off the thing that is good - Or (since the word means “to cast off with abhorrence” “Israel hath east…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Hosea 8:1-7

The reproofs and threatenings here are introduced with an order to the prophet to set the trumpet to his mouth (Hos…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

The appeal is dismissed; Israel's piety is but superficial (comp. Hos 6:1-4); his -knowledge of God" is not that which…