Pentecost Season · 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
Lectionary commentary on the call to return and God's desire for steadfast love.
Hosea 5 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse notes leading into the summons to return to the Lord.
Hosea 5:15 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentaries collected for God's withdrawal until Israel seeks him.
Hosea 5 Commentary Precept Austin
Precept Austin's commentary and resources on Hosea 5.
Background & Word Study
Hosea 5:15 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text and word study for steadfast love (hesed) and knowledge of God.
Hosea 5 in Hebrew Sefaria
Hebrew and English with Jewish commentary for this prophetic summons.
Overview: Hosea BibleProject
Animated overview of Hosea's message of covenant love and return.
Enter the Bible: Hosea Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to Hosea (background only).
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