Hosea 13:15 Meaning
Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels.
Context Explained
13The sorrows of a travailing woman shall come upon him: he is an unwise son; for he should not stay long in the place of the breaking forth of children.
14I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death: O death, I will be thy plagues; O grave, I will be thy destruction: repentance shall be hid from mine eyes.
15Though he be fruitful among his brethren, an east wind shall come, the wind of the LORD shall come up from the wilderness, and his spring shall become dry, and his fountain shall be dried up: he shall spoil the treasure of all pleasant vessels.
16Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jeremiah 17:8
Contrasts the fate of the fruitful tree with the consequences of sin.
Matthew 7:19
Jesus teaches that unfruitful trees are cut down, similar to the fate described here.
Galatians 5:22-23
Contrasts the fruit of the Spirit with the consequences of sin.
Source: Hosea 13:15