Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Israel—God repeats the name in opposition to their use of it (Hosea 8:2).
the thing that is good—JEROME translates, "God" who is good and doing good (Psalms 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.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Hosea 8:3:
Hosea 8:1
Hosea 8:5
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