Time after Pentecost · Proper 5 · Year A
Hosea 5:15-6:6
Let Us Return to the Lord; I Desire Mercy
June 7, 2026
Overview & Insights
"For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings." (Hosea 6:6)
Israel is called to return to the Lord who wounds and heals. God laments that their love is as fleeting as morning mist, and declares that he desires steadfast love and the knowledge of God more than sacrifice.
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Commentary
Commentary on Hosea 5:15-6:6 Working Preacher
The Lutheran lectionary voice on the call to return and God's desire for steadfast love.
Hosea 5 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study leading into the summons to return to the LORD.
Hosea 5:15 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on God's withdrawal until Israel seeks him.
Hosea 5 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Barnes' Notes: Hosea 5 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
Background & Word Study
Hosea - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary overview of the book of Hosea.
Book of Hosea Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of Hosea's message of covenant love and return.
Hosea 5 (Hebrew and English) Sefaria
The Hebrew text of this prophetic summons with classic Jewish commentary.
Hosea 5:15 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word of steadfast love (hesed) and knowledge of God.
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