Hosea 2:22
And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall hear Jezreel.
Original Language Analysis
יַעֲנ֥וּ
and they shall hear
H6030
יַעֲנ֥וּ
and they shall hear
Strong's:
H6030
Word #:
2 of 12
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,
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַתִּיר֣וֹשׁ
and the wine
H8492
הַתִּיר֣וֹשׁ
and the wine
Strong's:
H8492
Word #:
6 of 12
must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 12
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַיִּצְהָ֑ר
and the oil
H3323
הַיִּצְהָ֑ר
and the oil
Strong's:
H3323
Word #:
8 of 12
oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
יַעֲנ֥וּ
and they shall hear
H6030
יַעֲנ֥וּ
and they shall hear
Strong's:
H6030
Word #:
10 of 12
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,
Cross References
Joel 2:19Yea, the LORD will answer and say unto his people, Behold, I will send you corn, and wine, and oil, and ye shall be satisfied therewith: and I will no more make you a reproach among the heathen:Hosea 1:4And the LORD said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel.Hosea 1:11Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel.
Historical Context
In agrarian ancient Israel, grain, wine, and oil represented complete economic sustenance and prosperity. These three also constituted tithes and offerings (Nehemiah 10:37, 13:5,12). Their presence signaled God's blessing; their absence indicated curse. Hosea's audience, facing exile, would lose access to the land's produce. This promise of restored agricultural blessing carried both literal meaning (return from exile, land fruitfulness) and spiritual significance (God's favor restored). New Testament interprets these materially through spiritual lens: Christ as bread of life, wine of communion, anointing oil of the Spirit.
Questions for Reflection
- How does understanding provision as covenant blessing rather than entitlement change your attitude toward material resources?
- What does Jezreel's name transformation (scattering to sowing) teach about God's redemptive ability to transform judgment into blessing?
Analysis & Commentary
The continuation: 'And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall hear Jezreel.' The chain of divine response continues: earth responds to heaven's rain by producing grain (דָּגָן, dagan), wine (תִּירוֹשׁ, tirosh), and oil (יִצְהָר, yitshar)—the three staples representing complete provision (Deuteronomy 7:13). These in turn 'answer' Jezreel, whose name transformed from judgment ('God scatters') to blessing ('God sows'). The agricultural imagery reflects covenant blessings: obedience brings fruitfulness, disobedience brings barrenness. This reversal demonstrates grace—Israel deserves scattering, receives sowing. Theologically, this prefigures gospel abundance: Christ's death (the grain of wheat falling, John 12:24) produces eternal fruit, and the Spirit pours out wine of joy and oil of anointing.