Hos 8:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. Israel-- God repeats the name in opposition to their use of it ( ). the thing that is good-- Jerome translates, "God" who is good and doing good ( ). He is the chief object rejected, but with Him also all that is good. the enemy shall pursue him-- in just retribution from God.

‏ Hosea 8:3

3. Israel--God repeats the name in opposition to their use of it (Ho 8:2).

the thing that is good--Jerome translates, "God" who is good and doing good (Psa 119:68). He is the chief object rejected, but with Him also all that is good.

the enemy shall pursue him--in just retribution from God.