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Isaiah 2:5
O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.

Isaiah 49:10
They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

Jeremiah 2:2
Go 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 landthat was not sown.

he shall roar like.

Isaiah 31:4
For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him,he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof.

Isaiah 42:13
The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.

Jeremiah 25:30
Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say unto them, The LORD shall roar from on high, and utter his voice from his holy habitation; he shall mightily roar upon his habitation; he shall give a shout, as they that treadthe grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth.

shall tremble.

Job 37:1
At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place.

Psalm 2:11
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psalm 119:120
My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

west.

Zechariah 8:7
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;

He will roar like a lion.
The imagery of God roaring like a lion conveys His power and authority. In the ancient Near East, the lion was a symbol of strength and kingship. This metaphor suggests that God's call is both commanding and awe-inspiring, demanding attention and reverence. The roar signifies a decisive action from God, possibly indicating judgment or a call to return. This imagery is echoed in other prophetic books, such asAmos 3:8, where the lion's roar is associated with the voice of God bringing about His purposes.

When He roars, His children will come trembling from the west.
The response of the children coming "trembling" indicates a mixture of fear and reverence. This trembling can be seen as a recognition of God's majesty and a response to His call. The direction "from the west" may refer to the Israelites returning from exile, as the west could symbolize the lands where they were scattered. Historically, the Assyrian and Babylonian exiles led to the dispersion of the Israelites, and this prophecy envisions their return. The trembling also suggests a heartfelt repentance and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty, similar to the fear and awe experienced by the Israelites at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:16).

• The promise looks ahead to a day when wayward Israel no longer chases idols but intentionally follows the LORD’s lead, just asDeuteronomy 13:4 urges: “You shall walk after the LORD your God and fear Him.”

• Hosea has cataloged centuries of rebellion (Hosea 11:2), yet here God guarantees obedience—a future change of heart (Jeremiah 24:7;Ezekiel 36:27).

• The picture also resonates with Jesus’ words, “My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27). The ultimate Shepherd ensures His flock will stay close.

• God’s roar signals unmatched authority.Amos 1:2 opens, “The LORD roars from Zion,” declaring judgment and salvation all at once.

• Unlike the predatory roar of danger, this lion’s roar announces the King’s arrival and summons His people home (Revelation 5:5;Joel 3:16).

• The simile conveys both might and majesty—no power can mute Him, no rival can resist Him (Jeremiah 25:30).

• The moment of roaring is decisive. It brings history to a turning point, not a suggestion.

•Isaiah 55:11 reminds us His word never returns void; when God speaks, His purposes come to pass.

• The roar therefore marks the hinge between exile and restoration, rebellion and reunion, judgment and joy.

• “Children” underscores covenant family; despite discipline, they remain His (Hosea 1:10).

• “Trembling” blends reverence with eagerness—like Jacob before Esau (Genesis 33:3) or the early church before the risen Christ (Luke 24:37–41).

• “From the west” suggests return from worldwide dispersion, complementing prophecies of gathering “from the east and from the west” (Psalm 107:3;Isaiah 11:11–12;Zechariah 8:7).

• Modern history foreshadows this regathering, but the fullest fulfillment awaits Messiah’s visible reign, when all Israel is saved (Romans 11:26) and believing nations stream to Zion (Zechariah 14:16).

Hosea 11:10 paints a future where God’s covenant love triumphs. His people, once stubborn, will willingly follow Him. His lion-like roar—powerful, authoritative, irresistible—will resound across the earth, drawing His scattered children back in holy awe. The verse assures us that God’s purposes for Israel and for all who trust Him cannot fail; He calls, we come, and the story ends in restored relationship under His sovereign rule.

Tremble--i.e., come with an awe-stricken joy to the voice of the Divine summons.