Hosea 2:10

Authorized King James Version

And now will I discover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of mine hand.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְעַתָּ֛ה

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

אֲגַלֶּ֥ה

H1540

And now will I discover

to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

נַבְלֻתָ֖הּ

H5040

her lewdness

properly, disgrace, i.e., the (female) pudenda

לְעֵינֵ֣י

H5869

in the sight

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

מְאַהֲבֶ֑יהָ

H157

of her lovers

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

וְאִ֖ישׁ

H376

and none

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יַצִּילֶ֥נָּה

H5337

shall deliver

to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense

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מִיָּדִֽי׃

H3027

her out of mine hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Hosea. The concept of love reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The emotional and relational language employed here is characteristic of biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, emphasizing the personal nature of divine-human relationship. The original language emphasizes agape in Greek contexts or hesed in Hebrew, indicating covenantal loyalty, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show patron-client relationships and family loyalty concepts, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of love differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Hosea chapter 2 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?