Hos 5:15 | TNotes | STEP | 5:15 Hosea again reminded Israel that divine judgment was not merely punitive. God’s purpose was to convince Israel to admit their guilt and return to the Lord (see 2:2 , 14 ).

‏ Hosea 5:15

5:15 ^a Hosea again reminded Israel that divine judgment was not merely punitive. God’s purpose was to convince Israel to admit their guilt and return to the Lord (see 2:2 ^b, 14 ^c).