Hos 11:1-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Hos 11:1-11: 11:1-11 God agonized over Israel’s unfaithfulness. Despite all he had done, Israel had become a rebel. Justice required severe punishment, but the final sentence for Israel would be determined by God’s tender compassion for his people, not by an abstract principle. 11:1 my son: The Lord adopted Israel when he delivered him out of Egypt . This verse is quoted in reference to Jesus in Matt 2:15 (see study note on Matt 4:1-11).

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‏ Hosea 11:1-4

Summary for Hos 11:1-11: 11:1-11 ^a God agonized over Israel’s unfaithfulness. Despite all he had done, Israel had become a rebel. Justice required severe punishment, but the final sentence for Israel would be determined by God’s tender compassion for his people, not by an abstract principle. 11:1 ^b my son: The Lord adopted Israel when he delivered him out of Egypt. This verse is quoted in reference to Jesus in Matt 2:15 ^c (see study note on Matt 4:1-11).
11:2 ^d In spite of God’s love, Israel had become a rebellious child, offering sacrifices to . . . Baal. The penalty for a rebellious son was death (Deut 21:18-21 ^e).
Summary for Hos 11:3-4: 11:3-4 ^f God’s nurture of the infant Israel was marked by kindness and love.