Hosea 1:8

Hosea’s Wife and Children · Hosea 1:1–11
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Translations

Modern
After she had weaned Lo-ruhamah, Gomer conceived and gave birth to a son.
Traditional
Now when she had weaned Lo–ruhamah, she conceived, and bare a son.
Literal
And she had weaned Lo-ruhamah, and she conceived and bore a son.
Latin
Et ablactavit eam quæ erat Absque misericordia. Et concepit, et peperit filium.

Original

Hebrew
English
After she had weaned Lo-ruhamah, Gomer conceived and gave birth to a son.

Notes

This section describes a small part of the prophet's life, focusing on his troubled marriage. It highlights God's difficult relationship with Israel, his chosen people.

Theme notes and profiles

Prophetic Sign Acts The Broken Covenant

Events

People

Lo-ruhamah: Symbolic name of Hosea's daughter; represents God's withdrawal of mercy

Glossary

Covenant Gomer Hosea, Book of Lo-Ruhamah Marriage, Marriage Customs Mercy Not Loved, Not Pitied Ruhamah

Topics

Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Lo-Ruhamah: Hosea's Daughter Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments Prophets: Frequently in Their Actions Were Made Signs to the People Symbols and Similitudes: Marrying a Whore