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An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters…
An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters of the prophesy of Hosea· Being first delivered in several lectures at Michaels Cornhill London. By Jeremiah Burroughs. Being the fifth book, published by Thomas Goodwin, William Greenhil, Sydrach Simson William Bridge, John Yates, William Adderly.An exposition with practical observations continued upon the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapters of the prophesy of Hosea· Being first delivered in several lectures at Michaels Cornhil London. By Jeremiah Burroughs. Being the fifth book, published by Thomas Goodwyn, William Greenhil, Sydrach Simson William Bridge, John Yates, William Adderly.
London: printed for Peter Cole, 1650
Title page typeset from the transcription.
AN EXPOSITION Of the PROPHESY of HOSEA. › Chapter 4 › Verse 15
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Though thou Israel.] Thou wretched, wicked, stubborn, stout hearted Israel, that no means will reclaim, though thou play the harlot, yet let not Judah offend.
Though thou Israel.] Thou wretched, wicked, stubborn, stout hearted Israel, that no means wil reclaim, though thou play the harlot, yet let not Judah offend.
The word translated Offend, that is from [Greek or Hebrew] it signifies desolare likewise, because sin brings desolation. The Hebrews have divers words to express sin and punishment both in one, because they are so near a kin. Israel playeth the harlot and so is like to bring desolation unto her self, but let not Judah likewise offend and bring the same desolation likewise upon her self.
The word translated Offend, that is from 〈non-Latin alphabet〉 it signifies desolare likewise, because sin brings desolation. The Hebrews have divers words to express sin and punishment both in one, because they are so neer a kin. Israel playeth the harlot and so is like to bring desolation unto her self, but let not Judah likewise offend and bring the same desolation likewise upon her self.
The Prophet Hosea was especially sent to Israel, to the ten Obs 1 Tribes, but here we see he turns his speech unto Judah.1 Ministers should especially look to those whom they are bound unto by Office, but yet so as to labour to do good to others as occasion is. And not only Ministers but others likewise. We should all intend good, especially to those that are under our charge, but yet neglect no opportunity to do good unto any.