The Inner Meaning of the Prophets and Psalms #197

197. Internal Meaning of Hosea, Chapter 14

1-3 Exhortation to be converted. (11)

3 because salvation comes from no other source. (17)

4-7 Thus they will be received into the church and instructed in its truths and goods. (11)

8 Falsities will be rejected, (11)

9 and in consequence there will be understanding from rational light. (11)

Thanks to the Swedenborg Foundation for the permission to use this translation.

Hosea 14:1-3

¹ Israel, return to Yahweh your God; for you have fallen because of your sin.

² Take words with you, and return to Yahweh. Tell him, "Forgive all our sins, and accept that which is good: so we offer our lips like bulls.

³ Assyria can't save us. We won't ride on horses; neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, 'Our gods!' for in you the fatherless finds mercy."