When they shall go,.... That is, to Egypt or Assyria:I will spread my net upon them; bring them into great straits and difficulties; perhaps the Assyrian army is meant, which was the Lord's net, guided, and directed, and spread by his providence, and according to his will, to take this silly dove in; and which enclosed them on all sides, that they could not escape; see Eze 12:13.
Bible Commentary
Hosea 7:12
Hosea 7:12
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
The Daily Devotional
One devotional. Every morning.
The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.
We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.
Continue tomorrow
Turn Bible study into a daily habit
Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.
Recommended reading
More for Hosea 7:12
Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.
Other commentaries
Hosea 7 — OverviewHosea 7 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we have, I. A general charge drawn up against Israel
for those high crimes and misdemeanors by which they had obstructed the
course of God's favours to them, ver. 1, 2. II. A particular…Hosea 7 — OverviewHosea 7 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeHosea 7:1, A reproof of manifold sins; Hosea 7:11, God’s wrath against them for their hypocrisy.Hosea 7 — OverviewHosea 7 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter either begins a new sermon, discourse, or prophecy, or it is a continuation of the former; at least it seems to be of the same argument with the latter part of it, only it is directed to Israel alone; and…Hosea 7:1-16Hosea 7:1-16 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION
This chapter may be divided into three sections. In the first section, including Hosea 7:1-7, the prophet reproves with much but deserved severity the depraved morals of king and princes. In the second…Hosea 7:8-16Hosea 7:8-16 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHaving seen how vicious and corrupt the court was, we now come to
enquire how it is with the country, and we find that to be no better;
and no marvel if the distemper that has so seized the head affect the…Hosea 7:11-16Hosea 7:11-16 · The Pulpit CommentaryEphraim's folly and falseness.
In this passage the Lord threatens the northern kingdom for its unnatural and untheocratic policy of seeking support from the neighboring heathen powers. These verses, therefore, deal…
commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.devotionThe Boiling FrogThe devil doesn't need you to jump off a cliff; he just needs you to drift. Check your temperature. You might be cooking and not even know it.DiscipleDeck