Israel has ignored the heritage of her ancestor/namesake. She has plunged herself into idolatry and sin. God asks himself “Shall I ransom them from the power of Sheol?” and then repeats the same question “Shall I redeem them from death?” Hosea’s point is that God is turning his back and allowing Israel to die, not paying any attention to the plagues and pain that they will experience. Death is real, and deserved. The good news in all of this is that , for believers, the reality of death is softened by the hope of resurrection (1 Cor. 15:55).
LORD, thank you for the hope of resurrection in Christ.
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