Movatterモバイル変換

Psalm 107:43
Whosois wise, and will observe thesethings, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.

Proverbs 1:5,6
A wiseman will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: …

Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the justis as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

for.

Genesis 18:25
That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, his workis perfect: for all his waysare judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and rightis he.

Job 34:10-12,18,19
Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God,that he should do wickedness; andfrom the Almighty,that he should commit iniquity…

and the.

Job 17:9
The righteous also shall hold on his way, and he that hath clean hands shall be stronger and stronger.

Psalm 84:5,7
Blessedis the man whose strengthis in thee; in whose heartare the waysof them…

Proverbs 10:29
The way of the LORDis strength to the upright: but destructionshall be to the workers of iniquity.

but.

Luke 2:34
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, thischild is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

Luke 4:28,29
And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath, …

Luke 7:23
And blessed ishe, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

whoever is discerning, let him know them.
Discernment involves the ability to judge well, especially in spiritual matters. This phrase suggests that understanding God's ways requires more than just knowledge; it requires spiritual insight. The discerning person is one who can perceive the deeper truths of God's message, similar to the Bereans inActs 17:11, who examined the Scriptures daily to see if what they were taught was true. This discernment is a gift from God, as seen in1 Corinthians 2:14, where spiritual truths are spiritually discerned.

For the ways of the LORD are right,
The "ways of the LORD" refer to His commandments, statutes, and the path of righteousness He sets before His people. These ways are described as "right," indicating their moral and ethical correctness. This aligns withPsalm 19:8, which states that the precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. God's ways are perfect and just, as seen inDeuteronomy 32:4, and they reflect His holy nature.

and the righteous walk in them
The righteous are those who live in accordance with God's laws and commandments. Walking in God's ways implies a lifestyle of obedience and faithfulness, as seen inPsalm 1:1-3, where the blessed man delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night. This walking is not merely external compliance but an internal commitment to God's will, reflecting a transformed heart.

but the rebellious stumble in them.
The rebellious are those who reject God's ways and choose their own path. Stumbling indicates a failure to follow God's righteous path, leading to spiritual downfall. This is reminiscent ofProverbs 4:19, where the way of the wicked is described as deep darkness, causing them to stumble. The rebellious are contrasted with the righteous, highlighting the consequences of disobedience. This serves as a warning, similar to the warnings given to Israel throughout Hosea, where rebellion leads to judgment and separation from God.

“Whoever is wise, let him understand these things” (Hosea 14:9a) is an invitation—not just to scholars, but to every believer willing to listen. Hosea has just revealed God’s call to repentance and His promise of restoration, so wisdom here means embracing God’s message with a humble heart.

• Wisdom in Scripture always begins with reverence for God (Proverbs 9:10).

• Jesus echoed this call: “He who has ears to hear, let him hear” (Matthew 11:15), urging attentive, responsive listening.

• InJames 1:22, we are told to be doers of the word, not hearers only, underscoring that true wisdom acts on what it learns.

The prophet’s point is simple: the truly wise will pause, reflect, and align their lives with what God has just said.

The second phrase (“whoever is discerning, let him know them”) tightens the focus from a general search for wisdom to the practice of discernment—grasping God’s truth and applying it accurately.

•Hebrews 5:14 describes mature believers as those “who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil,” showing that discernment grows through repeated obedience.

•Psalm 25:9 promises that the humble will be taught God’s ways, linking discernment to a teachable spirit.

• Paul prayed for believers to “approve what is excellent” (Philippians 1:10), emphasizing deliberate, thoughtful choice.

Hosea urges his hearers: don’t just perceive God’s word—embrace it until it becomes personal conviction and practice.

Now the prophet underlines why wisdom and discernment matter: “For the ways of the LORD are right.” God’s paths are never arbitrary; they are always morally straight, trustworthy, and for our good.

•Deuteronomy 32:4 proclaims, “All His ways are justice; a God of faithfulness without injustice.”

•Psalm 19:7–8 declares that God’s law is perfect, right, and enlightening.

• Jesus confirmed this when He said, “Your word is truth” (John 17:17).

Because God’s ways are right, they form the unchanging standard against which every human path must be measured.

This clause describes the natural response of those justified and transformed by God: they choose His pathways.

•Psalm 1 contrasts the blessed man who delights in God’s law with the wicked who won’t stand in judgment.

•1 John 2:6 states, “Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked,” tying righteousness to concrete lifestyle.

•Ephesians 2:10 reminds us we are “created in Christ Jesus for good works” that God prepared beforehand.

For the righteous, obedience is not drudgery but delight, evidence that God’s Spirit is at work within.

Finally, Hosea exposes the stark alternative: those who refuse God’s authority trip over the very standards that would have blessed them.

•Proverbs 13:15 observes, “The way of the transgressor is hard,” illustrating the inevitable pain of rebellion.

•Isaiah 8:14–15 pictures the LORD as “a stone of stumbling” to those who disobey, the same idea Hosea conveys.

• Jesus warned that whoever falls on the stone will be broken (Matthew 21:44), showing that rejecting God’s ways always leads to ruin.

Stumbling is not an accident here; it is the consequence of willful resistance to God’s clear, righteous path.

Hosea 14:9 is a closing appeal:

• Wisdom listens; discernment embraces.

• God’s ways are always correct, never shifting with culture or preference.

• The righteous prove their relationship with God by walking in His ways, enjoying the safety and blessing found there.

• The rebellious, refusing submission, crash against the same truth that could have rescued them.

The verse stands as both a promise and a warning: choose the Lord’s right paths and live, or resist them and fall.

Parallel Commentaries ...