Matthew Poole and continuators on Hosea 2:19

19 And I will betroth thee unto me for ever , yea I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness , and in judgment , and in loving kindness , and in mercies .

Thy God, who was offended, but now am reconciled.

Though I was divorcing thee, will now betroth, on new Terms enter Marriage Covenant with thee.

O Israel, who art my people, and leavest thine Idolatries and Rebellions.

God of Mercy and Truth, who hath forgiven and changed thee, and made thee sutable to my self, and who will be as kind and gracious as thou canst desire, or need.

The former Covenant was broken, and the Marriage nul'd, but now it shall be an Everlasting Contract and Marriage between my Israel and their God.

This promise is repeated to confirm it, and to remove scruples and jealousies.

On equal terms on both sides.

With mature advice, or well informed and setled judgment and Resolution; This Covenant shall be, as a well taken Oath, finished with integrity of heart and judgment.

Without desert in her that is betrothed, of meer love, and freest kindness.

This though the same with the former, is added to ensure all to this new espoused Wife; or loving kindness is the never exhausted Fountain; Mercies are the never failing-streams, the abundant fruits of that love toward the poor and undeserving objects of it.