Vineyards Instead of Vines
Hosea 2:14-15
Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably to her.


He had "destroyed her vines" (ver. 12), but now He will give her whole vineyards; as if for every vine destroyed she should have a vineyard restored, and so be repaid with interest; she shall not only have corn for necessity, but vineyards for delight. These denote the privileges and comforts of the Gospel. Note that God has vineyards of consolation ready to bestow on those who repent and turn to Him; and He can give vineyards "out of a wilderness," which are of all others the most welcome, as rest to the weary.

( Matthew Henry.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.

WEB: "Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak tenderly to her.




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