Hosea 2:22
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 Version
And 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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…

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Hosea 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
The phrase "the earth will respond" signifies a divine promise of restoration and blessing. In the Hebrew context, the earth ('erets) is often seen as a living entity that reacts to God's commands. This response indicates a reversal of the curse and a return to fertility and abundance. Historically, Israel's land was seen as a direct reflection of the nation's spiritual state. When the people were faithful, the land flourished; when they turned away, it languished. This promise of the earth responding is a metaphor for God's grace and the restoration of His covenant with Israel.

to the grain
Grain, in the Hebrew culture, was a staple of life and a symbol of sustenance and prosperity. The Hebrew word for grain, "dagan," is often associated with God's provision. In the context of Hosea, where Israel is depicted as an unfaithful spouse, the promise of grain signifies God's willingness to provide and sustain His people despite their previous unfaithfulness. It is a reminder of God's enduring mercy and the physical and spiritual nourishment He offers.

to the new wine
New wine, or "tirosh" in Hebrew, represents joy, celebration, and the blessings of the harvest. In ancient Israel, wine was a symbol of God's blessing and abundance. The promise of new wine indicates a time of joy and renewal for the people of Israel. It is a prophetic vision of a future where God's people are restored to a place of favor and celebration, reflecting the joy of a renewed relationship with God.

and oil
Oil, or "yitshar" in Hebrew, was used for anointing, cooking, and as a source of light. It symbolizes richness, healing, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. In the biblical context, oil is often associated with consecration and the presence of God. The promise of oil in this verse suggests a return to spiritual health and divine favor. It is a powerful image of God's provision and the anointing of His people for a renewed purpose.

and they will respond to Jezreel
Jezreel, meaning "God sows," is a place of both judgment and hope in the book of Hosea. Initially, it was a symbol of God's judgment against Israel, but here it becomes a symbol of restoration and hope. The response to Jezreel signifies a transformation from a place of shame to a place of blessing. It reflects the overarching theme of Hosea: God's relentless love and His desire to restore His people. This transformation is a testament to God's redemptive power and His ability to bring life and hope out of judgment and despair.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the earth
וְהָאָ֣רֶץ (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


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