Hosea
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Hosea assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“In Hebrew, the name ‘Baal’ comes from the word ‘Master’ and the two words sound alike” (Hosea 2:16–20)
“The name Hosea means ‘salvation.’ It comes from the same Hebrew root (hoshea) as the names Joshua and Jesus. Throughout the book, Hosea will show us that salvation is found in turning to the Lord and away from our sin.” (Hosea 1:1a)
“The Lord said to Hosea: God’s first word to Hosea was something for his own life. This is how God almost always works. Hosea probably would have preferred it if God gave him a word for someone else. But before the prophet can speak to the nation, he first has to hear from God for himself.” (Hosea 1:2)
“After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up: Hosea prayed this full of confidence in God’s love and power to restore. In the prayer, there is a shadowy prophecy of Jesus’ resurrection on the third day. The context supports this wonderfully; on the cross Jesus was torn and stricken for our sake, yet He was also gloriously raised up on the third day.” (Hosea 6:1–2)
“The Valley of Achor as a door of hope: Achor means ‘trouble,’ so the Valley of Achor is the ‘Valley of Trouble.’ It was a place of trouble, where Achan’s sin was discovered and judged (Joshua 7:26). God’s restoration is so great that He will transform the ‘Valley of Trouble’ into a door of hope.” (Hosea 2:14–15)
- Title: Hosea
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2000
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Hosea › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM28HO
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T01:00:29Z