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Like a wife who commits adultery, Israel has worshiped other gods on every hill and under every green tree. 7 I thought, ‘After she has done all this, she will return to me.’ But she did not return, and her faithless sister Judah saw this. 8 She saw that I divorced faithless Israel
20 lip 2021 · Rod Mattoon- The image of Israel as the wife of Jehovah (God) is found often in the prophets. Israel was “married” to Jehovah when they accepted the covenant at Sinai (Exodus 19-20), but they violated that covenant by playing the harlot and worshiping idols.
Isaiah 54:5-8 For your Maker is your husband, The LORD of hosts is His name; And your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel; He is called the God of the whole earth. For the LORD has called you Like a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, Like a youthful wife when you were refused,” Says your God.
In Akkadian texts, Asherah appears as Aširatu; though her exact role in the pantheon is unclear; as a separate goddess, Antu, was considered the wife of Anu, the god of Heaven. In contrast, ʿAshtart is believed to be linked to the Mesopotamian goddess Ishtar who is sometimes portrayed as the daughter of Anu.
Israel Is the LORD’s Unfaithful Wife - “So call your brothers Ammi [My People], and call your sisters Ruhamah [Loved]. “Plead with your mother; plead with her. She no longer acts like my wife. She no ...
This is an extended parable of the history of Israel as God’s wife. Raised and loved by God from childhood, Israel repays the Lord with wanton idolatry and faithlessness.
The main issue in Hosea’s prophecy is not his relationship with his wife but God’s relationship with Israel. When God established that relationship, Israel was pure. It was not until later that Israel apostatized and violated the covenant.
