Hosea experienced betrayal and anguish because of his wife’s adultery. Hosea’s experiences reflect God’s agony over his people’s sins. God’s justice requires judgment, but in his love, God promises to redeem his chosen people. Hosea opens a window for us into the very heart of God. Setting Few eras in ancient Israel were more turbulent than the mid-700s BC. Hosea began his ministry in the north…
1Cuando Efraín hablaba, hubo temor; fue exaltado en Israel; mas pecó en Baal, y murió.
2Y ahora añadieron a su pecado, y de su plata se han hecho según su entendimiento imágenes de fundición, ídolos, toda obra de artífices, acerca de los cuales dicen a los hombres que sacrifican, que besen los becerros.
3Por tanto, serán como la niebla de la mañana, y como el rocío de la madrugada que se pasa; como el tamo que la tempestad arroja de la era, y como el humo que sale de la chimenea.
4Mas yo soy Jehová tu Dios desde la tierra de Egipto; no conocerás, pues, otro dios fuera de mí, ni otro salvador sino a mí.
5Yo te conocí en el desierto, en tierra seca.
6En sus pastos se saciaron, y repletos, se ensoberbeció su corazón; por esta causa se olvidaron de mí.
7Por tanto, yo seré para ellos como león; como un leopardo en el camino los acecharé.
8Como osa que ha perdido los hijos los encontraré, y desgarraré las fibras de su corazón, y allí los devoraré como león; fiera del campo los despedazará.
9Te perdiste, oh Israel, mas en mí está tu ayuda.
10¿Dónde está tu rey, para que te guarde con todas tus ciudades; y tus jueces, de los cuales dijiste: Dame rey y príncipes?
11Te di rey en mi furor, y te lo quité en mi ira.
12Atada está la maldad de Efraín; su pecado está guardado.
13Dolores de mujer que da a luz le vendrán; es un hijo no sabio, porque ya hace tiempo que no debiera detenerse al punto mismo de nacer.
14De la mano del Seol los redimiré, los libraré de la muerte. Oh muerte, yo seré tu muerte; y seré tu destrucción, oh Seol; la compasión será escondida de mi vista.
15Aunque él fructifique entre los hermanos, vendrá el solano, viento de Jehová; se levantará desde el desierto, y se secará su manantial, y se agotará su fuente; él saqueará el tesoro de todas sus preciosas alhajas.
16Samaria será asolada, porque se rebeló contra su Dios; caerán a espada; sus niños serán estrellados, y sus mujeres encintas serán abiertas.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
I
Versículo 1
I. 13:1 At the height of its power, the tribe of Ephraim evoked terror among other Israelites (see I…
13:1 At the height of its power, the tribe of Ephraim evoked terror among other Israelites (see Isa 7:2). • and thus sealed their destruction (literally and he [Ephraim] died): Because of their idolatry, they had cut themselves off from the Lord, the only true source of life.
II
Versículo 2
II. 13:2 The Hebrew word translated idols is the same one used of the gold calf (Exod 32:4, 8; see al…
13:2 The Hebrew word translated idols is the same one used of the gold calf (Exod 32:4, 8; see also Hos 10:5-6; Amos 5:5-6). • kiss the calf idols: The Canaanite religious rituals included kissing images of Baal (1 Kgs 19:18).
III
Versículo 3
III. 13:3 God’s judgment on idolatrous Ephraim was that they would disappear (cp. 6:4). • Mist . . . d…
13:3 God’s judgment on idolatrous Ephraim was that they would disappear (cp. 6:4). • Mist . . . dew . . . chaff and smoke signify impermanence.
IV
Versículo 4
IV. 13:4-5 there is no other savior: The Lord had proved this to Israel during the Exodus and the wil…
13:4-5 there is no other savior: The Lord had proved this to Israel during the Exodus and the wilderness wandering.
V
Versículo 6
V. 13:6 you became proud and forgot me: They relied not on the Lord for security, but on their kings…
13:6 you became proud and forgot me: They relied not on the Lord for security, but on their kings, armies, and economic prosperity (see 2:13).
VI
Versículo 7
VI. 13:7-8 God had executed judgment on Israel through the Assyrian army, his instrument of punishmen…
13:7-8 God had executed judgment on Israel through the Assyrian army, his instrument of punishment. The description of God’s attack speaks of the Assyrians’ cruelty to those they conquered.
VII
Versículo 9
VII. 13:9 me, your only helper: See Pss 70:5; 115:9; 121:2; 124:8. Israel’s sin had turned their helpe…
13:9 me, your only helper: See Pss 70:5; 115:9; 121:2; 124:8. Israel’s sin had turned their helper into their destroyer.
VIII
Versículo 10
VIII. 13:10 where is your king? When Hoshea’s alliance with Egypt failed (see 12:1), he tried to make p…
13:10 where is your king? When Hoshea’s alliance with Egypt failed (see 12:1), he tried to make peace with Assyria, but he was captured and imprisoned (2 Kgs 17:4). The Israelites had relied on their armies and kings to save them rather than on the Lord, and now there was no one to save them.
IX
Versículo 11
IX. 13:11 Israel had crowned her kings without consulting the Lord, so now he would take them away in…
13:11 Israel had crowned her kings without consulting the Lord, so now he would take them away in fury.
X
Versículo 12
X. 13:12 God had carefully stored up the record of Israel’s sin and guilt. He could not escape his p…
13:12 God had carefully stored up the record of Israel’s sin and guilt. He could not escape his punishment.
XI
Versículo 13
XI. 13:13 Israel was like a child in the womb who resists being born (literally an unwise son). Incre…
13:13 Israel was like a child in the womb who resists being born (literally an unwise son). Incredibly, Israel would rather stay in the womb than receive life from the Lord.
XII
Versículo 14
XII. 13:14 The term here translated the grave (Hebrew Sheol) refers to the realm of the dead (see Job …
13:14 The term here translated the grave (Hebrew Sheol) refers to the realm of the dead (see Job 3:11-19; see also study note on Job 7:9). The Lord is sovereign even over Sheol, and he could redeem Israel if he chose to. But he will not take pity on the Israelites, and he calls upon death to punish them.
XIII
Versículo 16
XIII. 13:16 In 722 BC, Assyria captured Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom (2 Kgs 17:5-6). Th…
13:16 In 722 BC, Assyria captured Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom (2 Kgs 17:5-6). Thousands died during the three-year siege, and thousands more were sent into exile. This was because they rebelled against their God. • The horrible practice of killing pregnant women is also mentioned in Amos 1:13 and 2 Kgs 15:16.
Antiguo Testamento
Hosea — Capítulo 13
Hosea experienced betrayal and anguish because of his wife’s adultery. Hosea’s experiences reflect God’s agony over his people’s sins. God’s justice requires judgment, but in his love, God promises to redeem his chosen people. Hosea opens a window for us into the very heart of God. Setting Few eras in ancient Israel were more turbulent than the mid-700s BC. Hosea began his ministry in the north…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Cuando Efraín hablaba, hubo temor; fue exaltado en Israel; mas pecó en Baal, y murió.
2Y ahora añadieron a su pecado, y de su plata se han hecho según su entendimiento imágenes de fundición, ídolos, toda obra de artífices, acerca de los cuales dicen a los hombres que sacrifican, que besen los becerros.
3Por tanto, serán como la niebla de la mañana, y como el rocío de la madrugada que se pasa; como el tamo que la tempestad arroja de la era, y como el humo que sale de la chimenea.
4Mas yo soy Jehová tu Dios desde la tierra de Egipto; no conocerás, pues, otro dios fuera de mí, ni otro salvador sino a mí.
5Yo te conocí en el desierto, en tierra seca.
6En sus pastos se saciaron, y repletos, se ensoberbeció su corazón; por esta causa se olvidaron de mí.
7Por tanto, yo seré para ellos como león; como un leopardo en el camino los acecharé.
8Como osa que ha perdido los hijos los encontraré, y desgarraré las fibras de su corazón, y allí los devoraré como león; fiera del campo los despedazará.
9Te perdiste, oh Israel, mas en mí está tu ayuda.
10¿Dónde está tu rey, para que te guarde con todas tus ciudades; y tus jueces, de los cuales dijiste: Dame rey y príncipes?
11Te di rey en mi furor, y te lo quité en mi ira.
12Atada está la maldad de Efraín; su pecado está guardado.
13Dolores de mujer que da a luz le vendrán; es un hijo no sabio, porque ya hace tiempo que no debiera detenerse al punto mismo de nacer.
14De la mano del Seol los redimiré, los libraré de la muerte. Oh muerte, yo seré tu muerte; y seré tu destrucción, oh Seol; la compasión será escondida de mi vista.
15Aunque él fructifique entre los hermanos, vendrá el solano, viento de Jehová; se levantará desde el desierto, y se secará su manantial, y se agotará su fuente; él saqueará el tesoro de todas sus preciosas alhajas.
16Samaria será asolada, porque se rebeló contra su Dios; caerán a espada; sus niños serán estrellados, y sus mujeres encintas serán abiertas.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 13:1 At the height of its power, the tribe of Ephraim evoked terror among other Israelites (see I…
Versículo 2
II. 13:2 The Hebrew word translated idols is the same one used of the gold calf (Exod 32:4, 8; see al…
Versículo 3
III. 13:3 God’s judgment on idolatrous Ephraim was that they would disappear (cp. 6:4). • Mist . . . d…
Versículo 4
IV. 13:4-5 there is no other savior: The Lord had proved this to Israel during the Exodus and the wil…
Versículo 6
V. 13:6 you became proud and forgot me: They relied not on the Lord for security, but on their kings…
Versículo 7
VI. 13:7-8 God had executed judgment on Israel through the Assyrian army, his instrument of punishmen…
Versículo 9
VII. 13:9 me, your only helper: See Pss 70:5; 115:9; 121:2; 124:8. Israel’s sin had turned their helpe…
Versículo 10
VIII. 13:10 where is your king? When Hoshea’s alliance with Egypt failed (see 12:1), he tried to make p…
Versículo 11
IX. 13:11 Israel had crowned her kings without consulting the Lord, so now he would take them away in…
Versículo 12
X. 13:12 God had carefully stored up the record of Israel’s sin and guilt. He could not escape his p…
Versículo 13
XI. 13:13 Israel was like a child in the womb who resists being born (literally an unwise son). Incre…
Versículo 14
XII. 13:14 The term here translated the grave (Hebrew Sheol) refers to the realm of the dead (see Job …
Versículo 16
XIII. 13:16 In 722 BC, Assyria captured Samaria, the capital of the northern kingdom (2 Kgs 17:5-6). Th…