Hosea 2:15

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְנָתַ֨תִּי

H5414

And I will give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

לָ֤הּ

אֶת

H853

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

כְּרָמֶ֙יהָ֙

H3754

her her vineyards

a garden or vineyard

מִשָּׁ֔ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

וְאֶת

H853

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

עֵ֥מֶק

H6010

from thence and the valley

a vale (i.e., broad depression)

עָכ֖וֹר

H5911

of Achor

akor, the name of a place in palestine

לְפֶ֣תַח

H6607

for a door

an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way

#10

תִּקְוָ֑ה

H8615

of hope

literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy

#11

וְעָ֤נְתָה

H6030

and she shall sing

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,

#12

שָּׁ֙מָּה֙

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#13

וִּכְי֖וֹם

H3117

and as in the day

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

#14

נְעוּרֶ֔יהָ

H5271

of her youth

(only in plural collective or emphatic form) youth, the state (juvenility) or the persons (young people)

#15

וִּכְי֖וֹם

H3117

and as in the day

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

#16

עֲלוֹתָ֥הּ

H5927

when she came up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#17

מֵאֶֽרֶץ

H776

out of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#18

מִצְרָֽיִם׃

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

Analysis

Within the broader context of Hosea, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of hope connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about hope, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Hosea.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Hosea Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes hope in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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 hope differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?