Hosea 2:15
And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.
Original Language Analysis
וְנָתַ֨תִּי
And I will give
H5414
וְנָתַ֨תִּי
And I will give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
1 of 18
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 18
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מִשָּׁ֔ם
H8033
מִשָּׁ֔ם
Strong's:
H8033
Word #:
5 of 18
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 18
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
לְפֶ֣תַח
for a door
H6607
לְפֶ֣תַח
for a door
Strong's:
H6607
Word #:
9 of 18
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
תִּקְוָ֑ה
of hope
H8615
תִּקְוָ֑ה
of hope
Strong's:
H8615
Word #:
10 of 18
literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
וְעָ֤נְתָה
and she shall sing
H6030
וְעָ֤נְתָה
and she shall sing
Strong's:
H6030
Word #:
11 of 18
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
שָּׁ֙מָּה֙
H8033
שָּׁ֙מָּה֙
Strong's:
H8033
Word #:
12 of 18
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
וִּכְי֖וֹם
and as in the day
H3117
וִּכְי֖וֹם
and as in the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
13 of 18
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
נְעוּרֶ֔יהָ
of her youth
H5271
נְעוּרֶ֔יהָ
of her youth
Strong's:
H5271
Word #:
14 of 18
(only in plural collective or emphatic form) youth, the state (juvenility) or the persons (young people)
וִּכְי֖וֹם
and as in the day
H3117
וִּכְי֖וֹם
and as in the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
15 of 18
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
עֲלוֹתָ֥הּ
when she came up
H5927
עֲלוֹתָ֥הּ
when she came up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
16 of 18
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
Cross References
Jeremiah 2:2Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; I remember thee, the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine espousals, when thou wentest after me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown.Ezekiel 28:26And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I am the LORD their God.Ezekiel 16:8Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt over thee, and covered thy nakedness: yea, I sware unto thee, and entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord GOD, and thou becamest mine.Hosea 11:1When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.Joshua 7:26And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the LORD turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day.Isaiah 65:21And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them.Acts 14:27And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.John 10:9I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.Amos 9:14And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.Ezekiel 16:60Nevertheless I will remember my covenant with thee in the days of thy youth, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting covenant.
Historical Context
Historically fulfilled partially in return from Babylonian exile (for Judah), yet fuller fulfillment awaits Christ's return when Israel recognizes Messiah (Romans 11:25-27). The 'valley of Achor' becoming hope demonstrates that places of past judgment can become sites of future blessing through repentance. Early church experienced this: persecution (Acts 8:1) scattered believers, spreading the gospel—trouble becoming door of hope. The new exodus theme pervades Scripture: greater than Moses' exodus is Christ's deliverance from sin's bondage (Luke 9:31, Greek 'exodus'). The church sings 'new song' (Revelation 5:9-10, 14:3) celebrating redemption, fulfilling Israel's restored singing. God redeems history, using even judgment to accomplish restoration for those who repent.
Questions for Reflection
- How has God transformed 'valleys of Achor'—places of trouble and judgment—into doors of hope in my life?
- Does my worship reflect the joy of 'youth'—fresh gratitude for deliverance—or has it become routine and joyless?
Analysis & Commentary
Restoration promised: 'And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.' After judgment (vv. 2-13), hope emerges. 'From thence' (the wilderness, v. 14) means from the place of discipline comes restoration. Vineyards destroyed (v. 12) will be regiven—not earned but graciously restored. 'Valley of Achor' (trouble/disturbance) recalls Achan's judgment (Joshua 7:24-26), yet becomes 'door of hope' (petach tiqvah). Trouble transformed into hope demonstrates God's redemptive power. 'Sing as in the days of her youth' references exodus joy (Exodus 15, Miriam's song), suggesting new exodus—greater deliverance prefiguring Christ's redemption. Isaiah 65:10 prophesies Achor becoming place of flocks—barren trouble yielding fruitfulness. This shows God's pattern: judgment isn't final for the repentant; grace transforms cursing into blessing.