Hosea 14:7
New International Version
People will dwell again in his shade; they will flourish like the grain, they will blossom like the vine— Israel’s fame will be like the wine of Lebanon.

New Living Translation
My people will again live under my shade. They will flourish like grain and blossom like grapevines. They will be as fragrant as the wines of Lebanon.

English Standard Version
They shall return and dwell beneath my shadow; they shall flourish like the grain; they shall blossom like the vine; their fame shall be like the wine of Lebanon.

Berean Standard Bible
They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

King James Bible
They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.

New King James Version
Those who dwell under his shadow shall return; They shall be revived like grain, And grow like a vine. Their scent shall be like the wine of Lebanon.

New American Standard Bible
Those who live in his shadow Will again raise grain, And they will blossom like the vine. His fame will be like the wine of Lebanon.

NASB 1995
Those who live in his shadow Will again raise grain, And they will blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

NASB 1977
Those who live in his shadow Will again raise grain, And they will blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Legacy Standard Bible
Those who live in his shadow Will again raise grain, And they will flourish like the vine. His name of remembrance will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Amplified Bible
Those who live in his shadow Will again raise grain, And they will blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Christian Standard Bible
The people will return and live beneath his shade. They will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The people will return and live beneath his shade. They will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

American Standard Version
They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the grain, and blossom as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.

Contemporary English Version
You will rest in my shade, and your grain will grow. You will blossom like a vineyard and be famous as the wine from Lebanon.

English Revised Version
They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and blossom as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will live again in God's shadow. They will grow like grain. They will blossom like grapevines. They will be as famous as the wines from Lebanon.

Good News Translation
Once again they will live under my protection. They will grow crops of grain and be fruitful like a vineyard. They will be as famous as the wine of Lebanon.

International Standard Version
Those who live under its protection will surely return. Their grain will flourish; they will blossom like a vine, and Israel's scent will be like wine from Lebanon.

Majority Standard Bible
They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

NET Bible
People will reside again in his shade; they will plant and harvest grain in abundance. They will blossom like a vine, and his fame will be like the wine from Lebanon.

New Heart English Bible
They will return and dwell in his shade. They will live and be abundantly satisfied with grain, and blossom like the vine. Their fragrance will be like the wine of Lebanon.

Webster's Bible Translation
They that dwell under his shade shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent of it shall be as the wine of Lebanon.

World English Bible
Men will dwell in his shade. They will revive like the grain, and blossom like the vine. Their fragrance will be like the wine of Lebanon.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The dwellers return under his shadow, "" They revive [as] grain, and flourish as a vine, "" His memorial [is] as wine of Lebanon.

Young's Literal Translation
Return do the dwellers under his shadow, They revive as corn, and flourish as a vine, His memorial is as wine of Lebanon.

Smith's Literal Translation
They sitting in his shadow shall turn back; they shall live upon the grain, and they shall blossom as the vine: his remembrance as the wine of Lebanon.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They shall be converted that sit under his shadow: they shall live upon wheat, and they shall blossom as a vine: his memorial shall be as the wine of Libanus.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They will be converted, sitting in his shadow. They will live on wheat, and they will grow like a vine. His memorial will be like the wine of the cedars of Lebanon.

New American Bible
Again they will live in his shade; they will raise grain, They will blossom like the vine, and his renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.

New Revised Standard Version
They shall again live beneath my shadow, they shall flourish as a garden; they shall blossom like the vine, their fragrance shall be like the wine of Lebanon.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
They shall return and dwell under his shadow; they shall flourish like grain, and grow as the vine; and their scent shall be like the wine of Lebanon.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
They shall be restored, they shall dwell in his shadow and they shall live from the grain and they shall be fruitful like a vine and their memorial like the wine of Lebanon
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
They that dwell under his shadow shall again Make corn to grow, And shall blossom as the vine; The scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They shall return, and dwell under his shadow: they shall live and be satisfied with corn, and he shall flower as a vine: his memorial shall be to Ephraim as the wine of Libanus.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
A Promise of God's Blessing
6His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. 7They will return and dwell in his shade; they will grow grain and blossom like the vine. His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon. 8O Ephraim, what have I to do anymore with idols? It is I who answer and watch over him. I am like a flourishing cypress; your fruit comes from Me.…

Cross References
Isaiah 27:6
In the days to come, Jacob will take root. Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit.

Psalm 92:12-14
The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. / Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. / In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,

Ezekiel 17:23
I will plant it on the mountain heights of Israel so that it will bear branches; it will yield fruit and become a majestic cedar. Birds of every kind will nest under it, taking shelter in the shade of its branches.

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.

Isaiah 60:21
Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.

Psalm 1:3
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.

Ezekiel 36:11
I will fill you with people and animals, and they will multiply and be fruitful. I will make you as inhabited as you once were, and I will make you prosper more than before. Then you will know that I am the LORD.

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.

Isaiah 61:3
to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Jeremiah 17:8
He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.

John 15:5
I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

Matthew 13:31-32
He put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. / Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”

Romans 11:17-18
Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

Colossians 2:7
rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

John 15:8
This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.


Treasury of Scripture

They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.

that.

Psalm 91:1
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

Song of Solomon 2:3
As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

Isaiah 32:1,2
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment…

revive.

Hosea 6:2
After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.

Psalm 85:6
Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?

Psalm 138:7
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

grow.

Hosea 14:5
I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.

Song of Solomon 6:11
I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley, and to see whether the vine flourished, and the pomegranates budded.

Zechariah 8:12
For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.

scent.

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Hosea 14
1. An exhortation to repentance.
4. A promise of God's blessing.














They will return and dwell in his shade;
This phrase signifies a restoration and return to God's protection and favor. In the context of Hosea, Israel is called to repentance and promised renewal. The imagery of "shade" suggests safety and comfort, akin to a tree providing shelter from the harsh sun. Biblically, shade often symbolizes divine protection (Psalm 91:1). Historically, Israel's return from exile is a theme of hope, reflecting God's enduring covenant with His people. This return is not just physical but spiritual, indicating a renewed relationship with God.

they will grow grain and blossom like the vine.
This imagery of agricultural abundance symbolizes prosperity and blessing. Grain and vines are staples of sustenance and joy in ancient Israel, representing both physical and spiritual nourishment. The vine is a frequent biblical metaphor for Israel (Isaiah 5:1-7), and here it suggests a flourishing and fruitful nation under God's care. The blossoming indicates revival and growth, pointing to a future where Israel thrives in obedience to God.

His renown will be like the wine of Lebanon.
Lebanon was famous for its high-quality wine, known for its richness and excellence. This comparison suggests that Israel's restored reputation will be renowned and celebrated, much like the esteemed wine. The mention of Lebanon connects to the broader biblical narrative where Lebanon's cedars and produce are symbols of strength and beauty (Psalm 92:12). This renown is not just national but spiritual, indicating that Israel's transformation will be evident to all, reflecting God's glory and faithfulness.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Hosea
A prophet in the Northern Kingdom of Israel, whose ministry focused on calling Israel back to faithfulness to God amidst their idolatry and moral decline.

2. Israel
The Northern Kingdom, often depicted as unfaithful to God, yet the subject of God's redemptive promises.

3. Lebanon
A region known for its fertile land and quality produce, symbolizing abundance and prosperity in biblical imagery.
Teaching Points
Restoration and Return
God's promise of restoration is central. Despite Israel's unfaithfulness, God offers a return to His protective presence.

Growth and Fruitfulness
Spiritual growth is likened to grain and vine, emphasizing the importance of abiding in God to bear fruit.

Renown and Witness
The renown of God's people, like the wine of Lebanon, suggests that a restored relationship with God leads to a powerful witness to the world.

Shade as Protection
Dwelling in God's shade implies a life lived under His protection and guidance, offering peace and security.

Symbolism of Wine
Wine symbolizes joy and celebration, pointing to the joy found in a restored relationship with God.(7) It would be more in accordance with the Hebrew idiom to render, The dwellers under its shadow shall once more cause the corn to grow. The word translated "scent" (margin, "memorial") should be renown. The form of these promises is derived from the external signs of national prosperity. (Comp. Hosea 12:10.) But corn and wine are throughout the Scriptures the great symbols of spiritual refreshment, and are still the memorials of the supreme love of Him whose body was broken and whose blood was shed for us.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
They will return
יָשֻׁ֙בוּ֙ (yā·šu·ḇū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

and dwell
יֹשְׁבֵ֣י (yō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

in his shade;
בְצִלּ֔וֹ (ḇə·ṣil·lōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6738: A shadow

they will grow
יְחַיּ֥וּ (yə·ḥay·yū)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 2421: To live, to revive

grain
דָגָ֖ן (ḏā·ḡān)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1715: Corn, grain (of cereals)

and blossom
וְיִפְרְח֣וּ (wə·yip̄·rə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6524: To break forth as a, bud, bloom, to spread, to fly, to flourish

like the vine.
כַגָּ֑פֶן (ḵag·gā·p̄en)
Preposition-k, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape

His renown will be
זִכְר֖וֹ (ziḵ·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2143: A memento, recollection, commemoration

like the wine
כְּיֵ֥ין (kə·yên)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication

of Lebanon.
לְבָנֽוֹן׃ (lə·ḇā·nō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3844: Lebanon -- a wooded mountain range on the northern border of Israel


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