Bible commentaries on the book of hosea

The new commentary on hosea, in the justly famous international critical commentary series, by a. You can find the best commentary on hosea for you using the tools on the right side. Book of hosea, the first of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, considered as one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. Douglas stuart hoseajonah word biblical commentary, 1987. Hosea commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

Author and date the book of hosea is the sole source of information about the author. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway. A list of the best commentaries on hosea ranked by scholars. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. An introduction to the book of hosea an argument of the book of hosea hampton keathley iv. Hosea 6 commentary charles boxs commentaries on selected books of the bible hosea 6 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this set of commentaries by charles box covers 26 books of the old and new testaments. Miscellaneous resources commentaries, sermons, devotionals on hosea. All 66 books of the bible have been covered by john schultz. It proved to be ideal for that purpose, greatly enhancing our discussions. To find more, do a subject search for opens new window bible.

Let her put away her harlotries from her sight, and her adulteries from between her breasts. Over the past couple of years i have focused on building a collection of commentaries that will include only the best volumes on each book of the bible. Under a figure, is represented the shameful idolatry of the ten tribes. Best hosea commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.

Best commentaries and books on hosea logos bible software. You will also find options for commentaries on amos that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. You will also find options for commentaries on hosea that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more.

Stuart argues that joel is a late preexilic prophet, a view with which i agree. Book of hosea matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Access the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. The marital life of hosea and his wife, gomer, provide the rich metaphor which clarifies the themes of the book. Hosea, an oldtestament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration. Study the bible online using commentary on hosea and more. What is particularly useful is his outline of the nature of god as demonstrated through images, listed in the introduction.

This material is especially important for understanding chapters 57 of hosea. The book of hosea stands first in the division of the bible called the book of the twelve in the apocrypha cf. These twelve prophets are comprised in one single book in the hebrew bible and are called the twelve. Important terms link to dictionaries, encyclopedias, and a wealth of other resources in your digital library. God told hosea to marry a wife who was not loyal hosea 1. Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy offers a few glimpses into his life. Hosea was instructed by god to marry a certain woman and experience with her a domestic life which was a dramatization of the sin and unfaithfulness of israel. The prophets name means salvation, likely a reference to hoseas position in israel as a beacon of hope to those who would repent and turn to god because of his message. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. The book of hoseaits a deeply personal and passionate love story, yet its a difficult story. Hosea 1 niv the word of the lord that came to hosea bible. According to the superscription, hosea began his prophetic activity during the reign of jeroboam ii c.

Study guide on the book of hosea, on line bible commentary for book of hosea, niv commentary hosea, free hosea commentary. Little is known about him, and even less about his father, beeri. According to the traditional order of most hebrew bibles, it is the first of the twelve minor prophets. Hosea bible commentaries plus library guides at oral. I have already mentioned in my comments on hosea commentaries that the best commentary on the first five minor prophets is the commentary by douglas stuart in the word biblical commentary series. A free bible commentary on the book of hosea in easyenglish. Therefore this book was always received among the canonical books of the old testament, which is confirmed by what is quoted out of it in the new testament, mt. Click the following links to search by topic, author, or bible reference. Hosea his name meaning to save, salvation is the first of the socalled minor prophets. Top 5 commentaries on the book of hosea ligonier ministries.

When i add a book i almost always remove a book, a practice that allows me to focus on quality over quantity. I write bible commentaries and am the author of 33 books. May the lord grant, that we may engage in contemplating the mysteries of his heavenly wisdom with really increasing devotion, to his glory and to our edification. Study the books of hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, and jonah with pioneering old testament scholar douglas stuart. Hosea, volume 24 in the anchor bible series of new, bookbybook translations of the old and new testaments and apocrypha is a collaboration by worldrenowned scholars francis i.

Set around the fall of the northern kingdom of israel, the book of hosea denounces the worship of gods other than yahweh. An accomplishment of a life time, matched by only a. The nelsons illustrated bible dictionary gives the following outline of the book. Hosea 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Hans walter wolffs fascinating commentary on the book of hosea is an insightful and essential study of one of the most difficult old testament prophets in the logos edition, this volume is enhanced by amazing functionality. The reigns of the kings uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah of judah, and of jeroboam ii of israel lasted from around 793 to 697 bc, which are around 100 years chap. Derek kidner the message of hosea the bible speaks. His insights are livedthrough, profound and rich of application.

Throughout the book, hosea will show us that salvation is found in turning to the lord and away from our sin. Zondervan illustrated bible backgrounds commentary, vol. The prayer which john calvin was wont to use at the beginning of his lectures. Top 5 commentaries on the book of amos ligonier ministries. Study hosea 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Free bible commentary on hosea in easy english easyenglish bible. Hoseas wife and children when the lord began to speak through hosea, the lord said to him, go, marry a promiscuous woman and have children with her, for like an adulterous wife this land is guilty of. Best commentaries on each book of the bible tim challies. Hosea overview john calvins commentaries on the bible. Also this promise is applied to the gospel, and the bringing in both the jews and. The word of the lord that came to hosea son of beeri during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah, and during the reign of jeroboam son of jehoash king of israel. The word of the lord that came unto hosea the name of the prophet is the same with the original name of joshua, and signifies a saviour. Johns college, cambridge, is sober, serious, wor thy of study, and fully in the tradition of its illustrious prede cessor in the icc, written by the legendary william rainey harper, whom the author professes to emulate.

Hoseas prophecies, making key connections with the book of i kings. Book of hosea overview insight for living ministries. It comes from the same hebrew root hoshea as the names joshua and jesus. When the lord began to speak through hosea, the lord said to him, go, take to yourself an adulterous wife and children of unfaithfulness, because the land is guilty of the vilest adultery in departing from the lord. Men are not to be flattered in sinful ways because they prosper in the world. Read hosea commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study the books of hosea, joel, amos, obadiah, and jonah with pioneering.

Hosea revealed little about his background, though his book of prophecy. Lest i strip her naked and expose her, as in the day she. This helps organize the book in a useful manner, bringing it more to the level of the layman. Minor refers to the brevity of the prophecies, as compared to the length of the works of isaiah, jeremiah, and ezekiel. Heartbreaking, strange, and hopeful stories, these books are among the bible s most misunderstood. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of hosea in order to utilize all of the features of this web site, javascript must be enabled in your browser.

The single best commentary on the first five minor prophets is the. As an account full of harsh judgment unfolds, we find in its midst a rare and pure gem. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Best amos commentaries updated for 2020 best bible.

I used this commentary when our bible study group did a 10week study on the book of hosea. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. To find more on the book of hosea, do a subject search for opens new window bible. I am currently writing a commentary on hosea, my 34th book. Hosea s prophecies, making key connections with the book of i kings. David allan hubbard hosea tyndale old testament commentaries, 1989. Hosea 1 niv the word of the lord that came to hosea. Hosea is wellknown for being the prophet who introduced the concept of repentance. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. Hosea with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.