Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Hosea 4:18

Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Hosea 4:18 - 4:18

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Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Hosea 4:18 - 4:18

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4:2 - 4:2
4:3 - 4:3
4:4 - 4:4
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4:6 - 4:6
4:7 - 4:7
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4:13 - 4:13
4:14 - 4:14
4:15 - 4:15
4:16 - 4:16
4:17 - 4:17
4:18 - 4:18
4:19 - 4:19

Their drink is sour - metaphor for utter degeneracy of principle (Isa 1:22). Or, unbridled licentiousness; not mere ordinary sin, but as abandoned as drunkards who vomit and smell sour with wine potations [Calvin]. Maurer not so well translates, “When their drinking is over, they commit whoredoms,” namely, in honor of Astarte (Hos 4:13, Hos 4:14).

her rulers - Israel’s; literally, “shields” (compare Psa 47:9).

with shame ... love, Give ye - (Pro 30:15). No remedy could be effectual against their corruptions since the very rulers sold justice for gifts [Calvin]. Maurer translates, “The rulers are marvelously enamored of shame.” English Version is better.