Matthew’s quotation of Hosea’s prophecy has often confused Christians. How is this faithful exegesis? But what we find in what might seem like almost a casual reference in passing is something that underlines even more of the glory of Christmas.

The Text: “When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt” (Hos. 11:1).

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