Which New Testament passages echo the themes found in Hosea 2:18? “In that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the creatures that crawl on the ground. And I will abolish the bow, the sword, and weapons of war from the land, so that all may lie down in safety.” Key themes visible in Hosea 2:18 • Universal covenant covering humanity and the animal kingdom • Abolition of warfare and instruments of violence • Resulting atmosphere of peace, security, and rest New Testament echoes—Christ gives peace • Luke 2:14 — “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!” • John 16:33 — “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace…” • Ephesians 2:14-17 — “For He Himself is our peace… thus making peace.” • Colossians 1:19-20 — “…to reconcile to Himself all things… by making peace through the blood of His cross.” • Hebrews 13:20-21 — “Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant…” New Testament echoes—Creation included in reconciliation • Romans 8:19-21 — “The creation waits in eager expectation… the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay.” • Colossians 1:20 — “whether things on earth or things in heaven.” • Revelation 5:13 — “I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea… saying: ‘To Him who sits on the throne…’” New Testament echoes—End of war, curse, and fear • Revelation 21:4 — “He will wipe away every tear… there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.” • Revelation 22:3 — “No longer will there be any curse.” • 2 Peter 3:13 — “We are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.” New Testament echoes—Foretaste of harmony with animals • Mark 1:13 — “He was with the wild animals, and the angels ministered to Him.” |
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