Matthew Poole and continuators on Hosea 12:10

10 I have also spoken by the Prophets, and I have multiplied visions , and used similitudes , by the ministery of the prophets.

And, Heb. i. e. Since I would have continued [illegible: 1 word] peaceful state, I have spoken to them by my Prophets, [illegible: 1 word] have warn'd them of their danger, reproved them for the[illegible: 2 letters] sins, intreated them to repent, and do their Duty, so I would have establish'd them, my Prophets spake plainly to them.

By many visions and representations of my mind, the duty of the People, what would be safe, what dangerous, by lively Emblems set before the Prophets, and by them told to Israel ▪ I have advised and warn'd that I might yet settle them. I would have had them dwelt still in the peace, safety, and joy of Festiva[illegible: 2 letters] therefore I have sent such as Hosea, Isaiah, Ioel, &c.

Parables, Examples, Actions; Isaiah goes barefoot, names his son Maher-shalal-hash-bash to-warn, Israel▪ Beth-arbel's desolation is mention'd to prevent Sama[illegible: 2 letters]a's. Hosea takes an Adulter[illegible: 2 letters]s to Wife to bring Israel to sight and sense of their sin. All this and much more by my Prophets because I had compassion and would have made them dwell in peace and safety under my Government. And yet uncounsellable, and unthankful Israel will not understand and comply, will not own their sins and Repent.

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