Hosea 14:7
They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.
Original Language Analysis
יָשֻׁ֙בוּ֙
shall return
H7725
יָשֻׁ֙בוּ֙
shall return
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
1 of 10
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
They that dwell
H3427
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
They that dwell
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
2 of 10
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
יְחַיּ֥וּ
they shall revive
H2421
יְחַיּ֥וּ
they shall revive
Strong's:
H2421
Word #:
4 of 10
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
וְיִפְרְח֣וּ
and grow
H6524
וְיִפְרְח֣וּ
and grow
Strong's:
H6524
Word #:
6 of 10
to break forth as a bud, i.e., bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
זִכְר֖וֹ
the scent
H2143
זִכְר֖וֹ
the scent
Strong's:
H2143
Word #:
8 of 10
a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration
Historical Context
Shadow metaphor common in Scripture: shadow of Almighty (Psalm 91:1), shadow of wings (Psalm 36:7). Protection enables flourishing. Corn, vine, wine represent staple agricultural products - complete provision and blessing. Post-exilic return brought some revival, yet full flowering awaits Messiah's kingdom. Church experiences this now (partial) and future (complete). Revivals throughout history demonstrate pattern: God's protective presence enables spiritual renewal and fruitfulness.
Questions for Reflection
- How does dwelling under God's shadow (His protective presence) enable revival impossible through self-effort?
- What evidences of revival (corn, vine, wine - spiritual life, growth, joy) appear in my walk with Christ?
Analysis & Commentary
They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon. Those dwelling under God's shadow (protection) will revive - like grain sprouting, vine growing, wine fermenting. Shadow represents protective presence. Revival means renewed life after death-like state. Agricultural imagery promises comprehensive restoration. Christ is vine (John 15:1); believers are branches drawing life from Him. Only abiding in Christ produces revival and growth.