Translations
Modern
I will heal their apostasy; I will freely love them, for My anger has turned away from them.
Traditional
I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.
Literal
I will heal their backsliding, I will love them willingly; for My anger has turned back from him.
Latin
Sanabo contritiones eorum; diligam eos spontanee: quia aversus est furor meus ab eis.
Original
Hebrew
English
I will heal their apostasy; I will freely love them, for My anger has turned away from them.
Notes
I will heal their apostasy: Only God can cure the disease of sin. The Lord heals all our physical and spiritual diseases (Psalm 103:3).
Destruction was not God's final message to his covenant people. Although judgment must happen, God's healing and restoring grace is stronger than human sin.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Hoseac. 785 BC
Glossary
Topics
Anger: Anger of God Backsliders: Promises To Backsliding: Healing of, Promised God: Grace of The Mercy of God: Manifested: To Returning Backsliders