Geneva Bible Notes (1560)Hosea 14

^{1 a} He exhorteth them to repentance, to (???) all these plagues, whilling them to declare by wordes their obedience and repentance.

^{1 !} The destruction of Samaria.

^{2 b} He sheweth them how thei oght to confesse their sinnes.

^{2 c} Declaring, that this is the true sacrifice, that the faithful can offer, euen thankes & praise, {Ebr. 13, 15}.

^{3 !} He exhorteth Israel to turne to God, who requireth praise and thankes.

^{3 d} We wil leaue of all value confidence and pride.

^{4 e} He declareth how ready God is to receiue them that do repent.

^{7 f} Whosoeuer joyne them selues to this people, shalbe blessed.

^{8 g} God sheweth how prompt he is to heare his, when the repent, and to offer himself as a protection, & sauegard vnto them, as a moste sufficient frute & profite.

^{9 h} Signifying, that the true wisdome and knowledge consisteth in this, euen to rest vpon God.