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What is meant by the "....calves of our lips" in Hosea 14:2?



      

Hosea 14:2

ESV - 2 Take with you words and return to the Lord ; say to him, "Take away all iniquity; accept what is good, and we will pay with bulls the vows of our lips.

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10154324 660559607325867 601417579 n Paul Bayne Supporter Business Owner, Husband and Father of Four Kids & Blogger
All it means was God was inviting Israel to return to Him in obedience and through the sacrifice of praise with their lips. Bulls or calves are a symbol of sacrifice (ie sacrifice bulls or calves).

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