Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and the earth will respond to the grain, the new wine and the olive oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. New Living Translation Then the earth will answer the thirsty cries of the grain, the grapevines, and the olive trees. And they in turn will answer, ‘Jezreel’—‘God plants!’ English Standard Version and the earth shall answer the grain, the wine, and the oil, and they shall answer Jezreel, Berean Standard Bible And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. King James Bible And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall hear Jezreel. New King James Version The earth shall answer With grain, With new wine, And with oil; They shall answer Jezreel. New American Standard Bible And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine, and to the oil, And they will respond to Jezreel. NASB 1995 And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and to the oil, And they will respond to Jezreel. NASB 1977 And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine, and to the oil, And they will respond to Jezreel. Legacy Standard Bible And the earth will answer the grain, the new wine, and the oil, And they will answer Jezreel. Amplified Bible And the earth shall respond to the grain and the new wine and the oil [which beg it to bring them forth], And they will respond to Jezreel [My Israel, who will now be restored]. Christian Standard Bible The earth will respond to the grain, the new wine, and the fresh oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. Holman Christian Standard Bible The earth will respond to the grain, the new wine, and the oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. American Standard Version and the earth shall answer the grain, and the new wine, and the oil; and they shall answer Jezreel. Contemporary English Version and it will produce grain, grapes, and olives in Jezreel Valley. English Revised Version and the earth shall answer the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall answer Jezreel. GOD'S WORD® Translation and the earth will produce grain, new wine, and olive oil. You will produce many crops, Jezreel. International Standard Version The earth will respond with grain, new wine, and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. Majority Standard Bible And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. NET Bible then the ground will respond to the grain, the new wine, and the olive oil; and they will respond to 'God Plants' (Jezreel)! New Heart English Bible and the earth will respond to the grain, and the new wine, and the oil; and they will respond to Jezreel. Webster's Bible Translation And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall hear Jezreel. World English Bible and the earth will respond to the grain, and the new wine, and the oil; and they will respond to Jezreel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the earth answers the grain, "" And the new wine, and the oil, "" And they answer Jezreel. Young's Literal Translation And the earth doth answer the corn, And the new wine, and the oil, And they answer Jezreel. Smith's Literal Translation And the earth shall answer the grain and the new wine and the new oil; and they shall answer Jezreel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the earth shall hear the core, and the wine, and the oil, and these shall hear Jezrahel. Catholic Public Domain Version And the land will pay attention to the grain, and the wine, and the oil; and these will hear Jezreel. New American Bible The earth will respond to the grain, and wine, and oil, and these will respond to Jezreel. New Revised Standard Version and the earth shall answer the grain, the wine, and the oil, and they shall answer Jezreel; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the earth shall answer the grain and the wine and the oil; and they shall answer Jezreel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Earth will answer the grain and the wine and the oil, and those will answer Yezreel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the earth shall respond to the corn, and the wine, and the oil; And they shall respond to Jezreel. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the earth shall hearken to the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall hearken to Jezrael. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Mercy to Israel…21“On that day I will respond—” declares the LORD—“I will respond to the heavens, and they will respond to the earth. 22And the earth will respond to the grain, to the new wine and oil, and they will respond to Jezreel. 23And I will sow her as My own in the land, and I will have compassion on ‘No Compassion.’ I will say to those called ‘Not My People,’ ‘You are My people,’ and they will say, ‘You are my God.’ ”… Cross References Joel 2:23-24 Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. / The threshing floors will be full of grain, and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil. Zechariah 8:12 “For the seed will be prosperous, the vine will yield its fruit, the ground will yield its produce, and the skies will give their dew. To the remnant of this people I will give all these things as an inheritance. Deuteronomy 28:12 The LORD will open the heavens, His abundant storehouse, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations, but borrow from none. Isaiah 55:10-11 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Jeremiah 31:12 They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. Psalm 65:9-13 You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. ... Ezekiel 34:26-27 I will make them and the places around My hill a blessing. I will send down showers in season—showers of blessing. / The trees of the field will give their fruit, and the land will yield its produce; My flock will be secure in their land. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bars of their yoke and delivered them from the hands that enslaved them. Leviticus 26:4 I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit. Amos 9:13 “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes, the sower of seed. The mountains will drip with sweet wine, with which all the hills will flow. James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. Matthew 5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Acts 14:17 Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” Romans 8:19-21 The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. / For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope / that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. 2 Corinthians 9:10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture And the earth shall hear the corn, and the wine, and the oil; and they shall hear Jezreel. and they. Hosea 1:4,11 And the LORD said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel… Jump to Previous Corn Earth Grain Hear Jezreel Jizreel New Oil Respond WineJump to Next Corn Earth Grain Hear Jezreel Jizreel New Oil Respond WineHosea 2 1. The idolatry of the people.6. God's judgments against them. 14. His promises of reconciliation with them. And the earth will respond to the grain This phrase suggests a restoration of agricultural abundance, a theme common in prophetic literature where the land's fertility is a sign of God's blessing. In the context of Hosea, this is a reversal of the judgment pronounced earlier due to Israel's unfaithfulness. The earth responding to the grain indicates a harmonious relationship between creation and humanity, reminiscent of the blessings described in Deuteronomy 28:1-14 for obedience to God's commandments. to the new wine and oil and they will respond to Jezreel Persons / Places / Events 1. HoseaA prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. Jezreel A valley in Israel, symbolically used in Hosea to represent both judgment and restoration. The name means "God sows," indicating a future hope of planting and growth. 3. Israel The Northern Kingdom, often depicted as unfaithful to God, yet the recipient of His promises of restoration. 4. Grain, New Wine, and Oil Symbols of prosperity and blessing in the land, representing God's provision and abundance. 5. The Earth Represents creation responding to God's command, highlighting the interconnectedness of God's blessings and the natural world. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in RestorationGod is in control of both judgment and restoration. Just as He allows the earth to respond to His commands, He orchestrates the restoration of His people. Symbolism of Jezreel Jezreel serves as a powerful symbol of transformation from judgment to blessing. It reminds us that God can turn situations of despair into hope and abundance. Interconnectedness of Creation and Blessing The response of the earth to grain, new wine, and oil signifies the harmony between God's creation and His blessings. Our lives should reflect this harmony by being good stewards of the earth. Faithfulness and Provision God's promise of provision is tied to His people's faithfulness. As we remain faithful, we can trust in His provision and care. Hope in God's Promises Despite past unfaithfulness, God promises restoration and blessing. This gives us hope that no situation is beyond God's redeeming power. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the earthוְהָאָ֣רֶץ (wə·hā·’ā·reṣ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land will respond תַּעֲנֶ֔ה (ta·‘ă·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond to the grain, הַדָּגָ֖ן (had·dā·ḡān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1715: Corn, grain (of cereals) to the new wine הַתִּיר֣וֹשׁ (hat·tî·rō·wōš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8492: Must, fresh grape-juice, fermented wine and oil, הַיִּצְהָ֑ר (hay·yiṣ·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3323: Oil, anointing and they וְהֵ֖ם (wə·hêm) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They will respond יַעֲנ֥וּ (ya·‘ă·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6030: To answer, respond to Jezreel. יִזְרְעֶֽאל׃ (yiz·rə·‘el) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3157: Jezreel -- 'God sows', two Israelites, also two cities in Israel, also a valley in Northern Israel Links Hosea 2:22 NIVHosea 2:22 NLT Hosea 2:22 ESV Hosea 2:22 NASB Hosea 2:22 KJV Hosea 2:22 BibleApps.com Hosea 2:22 Biblia Paralela Hosea 2:22 Chinese Bible Hosea 2:22 French Bible Hosea 2:22 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Hosea 2:22 And the earth will respond to (Ho Hs Hos.) |
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