Transcendental Texts

I will not act in My blazing wrath, I will no more destroy Ephraim.  For I am God and not a man, the Holy One in your midst, and I do not desire to root out.  Hosea 11:9  Robert Alter Not a man – Christian theology employs texts like this one to support its view…

Proof Text Context

“I will not carry out my fierce anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim; for I am God and not mortal; in your midst (is) the Holy One.  And I will not come in wrath.” Hosea 11:9  (translation J. Dearman) For I am God – It’s possible that you’ve heard this verse expounded in its…

Just A Little Addition

I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again.  For I am God and not man, the Holy One in your midst, and I will not come in wrath.  Hosea 11:9 Not – Sometimes “not” is the most important word you can hear.  This is especially true when it comes to…