Hos 11:9 | TNotes | STEP | 11:9 No: The Lord alone would determine Israel’s fate. God repeated the words I will not three times, emphasizing his decision not to completely destroy his people. • The reason for the divine decision is, I am the Holy One living among you . God’s holiness distinguishes him from every created thing (see thematic note for God’s Absolute Holiness at end of chapter). An offended mortal might very well destroy a rebel out of pique and spite. The Holy One does not operate out of those motives.

‏ Hosea 11:9

11:9 ^a No: The Lord alone would determine Israel’s fate. God repeated the words I will not three times, emphasizing his decision not to completely destroy his people.

• The reason for the divine decision is, I am the Holy One living among you. God’s holiness distinguishes him from every created thing (see thematic note for God’s Absolute Holiness at end of chapter). An offended mortal might very well destroy a rebel out of pique and spite. The Holy One does not operate out of those motives.