Hosea 12:10

"“But I am the LORD your God from the land of Egypt. I will yet again make you dwell in tents, as in the days of the solemn feast."

Key Reflection

This verse contrasts past and future experiences of God's people, highlighting both their deliverance from slavery in Egypt and a return to a state of simplicity and spiritual purity, reminiscent of the early days when they celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles. By referencing tents, Hosea evokes a time of freedom and closeness with God, suggesting that true worship and dwelling with Yahweh will again be characterized by humility and devotion.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I have also spoken by the prophets -Literally, “upon the prophets,” the revelation coming down from heaven upon them. Somewhat like this, is what Ezekiel says, “the hand of the Lord was strong upon me” (Ezekiel 3:14, ...). God declares, in what way He had been their God “from the land of Egypt.” Their ignorance of Him was without excuse, for He had always taught them, although they ever sought the false prophets, and persecuted the true. He taught them continually and in divers ways, if so be any impression might be made upon them.

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