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The Prophetic Use of Metaphor and the Jussive and Cohortative Verb Forms in Divine Judgment in Hosea 2:3
Introduction to Hosea 2:3 Hosea 2:3 (in the Hebrew text) is part of a larger prophetic rebuke where YHWH warns Israel of the consequences of her spiritual unfaithfulness. The verse employs vivid metaphors—exposing Israel as a naked woman, a barren … Continue reading