Probably the hewing by the words of the Prophets, hath a reference to the powerful effects of preaching. We have a striking instance: Acts 7:51-54. And the Lord compares his word to a fire, and to an hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces. Jeremiah 23:29. See also Hebrews 4:12.
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Hosea 6:5
5 Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.