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5Thy calf, O Samaria, hath cast thee off; mine anger is kindled against them: how long will it be ere they attain to innocency?

Hosea 8:5

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 1-7)

The reproofs and threatenings here are introduced with an order to the prophet to set the trumpet to his mouth (Hos. 8:1), thus to call a solemn assembly, that all might take notice of what he had to deliver and take warning by it. He must sound an alarm, must, in God’s name, proclaim war with this rebellious nation. An enemy is coming with speed and fury to seize their land, and he must awaken th...

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