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Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures
Chapter 3
Hosea 3
The prophet is ordered to cherish affection for the adulteress, in order to imitate the tender love of God for His faithless people. She is considered by St Jerome as the image of the people of Jnda.
Esek. 84 : 23. The Israelites are to return to the allegiance of the king of Juda, the successor of David. In a higher and stricter sense, they are to acknowledge the Messiah.
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