Hosea 3

“[In Hosea 3] we see that repentance typifies Israel’s experience after its rebellion, but this is only made possible by the unilateral and gracious initiative of Yahweh.”—A Severe Mercy, page 297

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This seems to be a recurring theme, doesn't it? The unilateral and gracious initiative of YHWH is the reason for all repentance—even in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament!
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