Hos 2:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. I will go after-- The Hebrew expresses a settled determination. lovers-- the idols which Israel fancied to be the givers of all their goods, whereas God gave all these goods ( ; compare ). bread and ... water-- the necessaries of life in food. wool ... flax-- clothing. oil ... drink-- perfumed unguents and palatable drinks: the luxuries of Hebrew life.

‏ Hosea 2:5

5. I will go after--The Hebrew expresses a settled determination.

lovers--the idols which Israel fancied to be the givers of all their goods, whereas God gave all these goods (Ho 2:8-13; compare Jr 44:17-19).

bread and ... water--the necessaries of life in food.

wool ... flax--clothing.

oil ... drink--perfumed unguents and palatable drinks: the luxuries of Hebrew life.