Hosea 6:1-11

6:1-3 | Here, in contrast to the sinful people of Hosea’s time, Hosea included the confession that the future repentant generation would speak – asking God to heal, bind up, revive, and raise up. This new generation would be certain of God’s mercy to the repentant and the return of His favor to those who sincerely acknowledged Him (Isa. 1:18; Acts 10:43).

6:4-5 | The text now turns back to the sinners of Hosea’s generation, illustrating the temporary loyalty of God’s people with the images of the morning cloud and early dew, both of which vanish quickly. Hewn describes how severely God had already disciplined His wayward people in an attempt to get their attention – like the cutting of stone.

6:7 | The people had transgressed the covenant they had made with God at Mount Sinai (Ex. 19-20). According to this covenant, God would punish them for their disobedience (Deut. 28), which was a personal affront to Him (they dealt treacherously with Me).