Hosea 12:6

"even the LORD, the God of Armies. The LORD is his name of renown!"

Key Reflection

In Hosea 12:6, the prophet contrasts the Lord's reputation for justice and truth with the deceptive practices of a merchant who uses dishonest scales. The verse highlights that while God is known as the "LORD, the God of Armies" and his name is renowned for righteousness (WEB), these qualities stand in stark contrast to the unethical behavior described. This juxtaposition underscores the seriousness of false dealings and emphasizes the integrity expected by the people of Israel, rooted in their knowledge of God's character.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Therefore turn thou to thy God -(Literally, “And thou, thou shalt turn” so as to lean “on thy God.”) “And thou” unlike, he would say, as thou art to thy great forefather, now at least, “turn to thy God;” hope in Him, as Jacob hoped; and thou too shalt be accepted. God was the Same. They then had only to turn to Him in truth, and they too would find Him, such as Jacob their father had found Him, and then “trust in him continually. mercy and judgment” include all our duty to our neighbor, love and justice. The prophet.

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