Daily Devotions
Hosea
"He has increased the altars"
Text: Hosea 10:1
THE IMAGERY OF THE VINE
The vine was one of a number of imageries that described Israel. The olive and the fig trees are also used as national symbols.
“Israel empties his vine;
He brings forth fruit for himself.
According to the multitude of his fruit
He has increased the altars;
According to the bounty of his land
They have embellished his sacred pillars.”
Hosea 10:1