Hosea 2:18

And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and [with] the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie down safely.

And in that day {H3117} will I make {H3772} a covenant {H1285} for them with the beasts {H2416} of the field {H7704}, and with the fowls {H5775} of heaven {H8064}, and with the creeping things {H7431} of the ground {H127}: and I will break {H7665} the bow {H7198} and the sword {H2719} and the battle {H4421} out of the earth {H776}, and will make them to lie down {H7901} safely {H983}.

When that day comes, I will make a covenant for them with the wild animals, the birds in the air and the creeping things of the earth. I will break bow and sword, sweep battle from the land, and make them lie down securely.

On that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field and the birds of the air and the creatures that crawl on the ground. And I will abolish bow and sword and weapons of war in the land, and will make them lie down in safety.

And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the birds of the heavens, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the land, and will make them to lie down safely.

Context

Hosea 2:18 is part of a prophetic passage where God, through the prophet Hosea, describes a future time of restoration for Israel, following a period of judgment. The preceding verses (Hosea 2:14-17) speak of God's intention to "allure" His people back to Himself, bringing them into the wilderness to speak comfort to them, and restoring their relationship with Him. This verse specifically details the profound peace and security that will characterize this renewed relationship between God and His people, reversing the consequences of their unfaithfulness and idolatry.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Divine Restoration and Harmony: The verse vividly portrays a complete restoration of peace, not only among humanity but also between humanity and the natural world. God promises to make a covenant with the animals, indicating a return to an Edenic state of harmony where fear and danger from wild beasts are removed. This signifies God's comprehensive plan for healing creation.
  • Cessation of War and Conflict: A central promise is the breaking of "the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth." This powerful imagery speaks to the ultimate end of all warfare, violence, and human conflict. It paints a picture of a world where instruments of destruction are rendered useless, and the very concept of battle is removed. This echoes similar prophetic visions of swords being beaten into plowshares.
  • Profound Security and Safety: The culmination of these promises is that God will "make them to lie down safely." This phrase conveys a deep sense of peace, security, and rest, free from external threats or internal anxieties. It highlights God's active role in providing a secure environment for His people, a stark contrast to the instability and fear often experienced due to sin and conflict.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "in that day" (Hebrew: ba-yom ha-hu) is a common prophetic idiom used throughout the Old Testament. It refers to a future time of significant divine intervention, often associated with both judgment and ultimate salvation or restoration. The word "covenant" (Hebrew: berith) signifies a binding agreement or solemn promise, emphasizing the reliability and certainty of God's word to establish this new order of peace and security.

Practical Application

Hosea 2:18 offers a profound message of hope and assurance for believers today. It reminds us of God's ultimate plan for peace and restoration, not just for humanity but for all creation. This verse encourages us to:

  • Trust in God's Sovereignty: Even amidst present conflicts and natural disasters, this prophecy points to God's ultimate control and His promise to bring about a perfect, peaceful reign.
  • Anticipate Future Peace: It provides a glimpse into the future, possibly the new heaven and new earth, where God's ideal for harmony will be fully realized, inspiring us to live with hope and anticipation.
  • Pursue Peace Now: While the ultimate fulfillment is future, the verse can motivate believers to be peacemakers in their own spheres of influence, reflecting God's character and contributing to the breaking of cycles of conflict in their communities.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ezekiel 34:25

    And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.

  • Ezekiel 39:9

    And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and the bucklers, the bows and the arrows, and the handstaves, and the spears, and they shall burn them with fire seven years:

  • Ezekiel 39:10

    So that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut down [any] out of the forests; for they shall burn the weapons with fire: and they shall spoil those that spoiled them, and rob those that robbed them, saith the Lord GOD.

  • Isaiah 11:6

    The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

  • Isaiah 11:9

    They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.

  • Jeremiah 23:6

    In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this [is] his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

  • Isaiah 2:4

    And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

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