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 14:7

⁷ Men will dwell in his shade. They will revive like the grain, and blossom like the vine. Their fragrance will be like the wine of Lebanon.