Holy Scripture

Hosea 2:23

A church father on this verse
“Next the promise of God is said for those who hear; if they do what is "commanded: And you will be my people and I will be your God." Not everyone who says they are a people of God are "a people" of God. Hence, that people who were proclaimed to be a people of God heard, "You are not my people," in the passage, "There…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — HOMILIES ON JEREMIAH 9:4

Source: Septuagint

Original

23And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the Lord, I will hearken to the heaven, and it shall hearken to the earth;

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In context

21And I will betroth thee to myself forever; yea, I will betroth thee to myself in righteousness, and in judgment, and in mercy, and in tender compassions;

22and I will betroth thee to myself in faithfulness: and thou shalt know the Lord.

— Hosea 2:23 —

24and the earth shall hearken to the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall hearken to Jezreel.

25And I will sow her to me on the earth; and will love her that was not loved, and will say to that which was not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art the Lord my God.

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