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Hosea 2

Hosea 2:1

Israel’s Adultery Rebuked · Hosea 2:1–13
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Translations

Modern
“Say of your brothers, ‘My people,’ and of your sisters, ‘My loved one.’
Traditional
Say ye unto your brethren, Ammi; and to your sisters, Ru–hamah.
Literal
“ Say of your brothers, ‘Ammi,’ and of your sisters, ‘Ruhamah.’
Latin
Dicite fratribus vestris: Populus meus; et sorori vestræ: Misericordiam consecuta.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Say of your brothers, ‘My people,’ and of your sisters, ‘My loved one.’

Notes

Hosea 2:1

  • My people: God will restore the third child's name to its original meaning.

  • My loved one: Israel will again receive God's love and compassion.

Hosea 1:2–3:5

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.

Events

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Covenant Gomer Hosea, Book of Mercy People of God Ruhamah

Topics

Ammi: A Figurative Name Given to Israel Baal: An Idol of the Phoenicians, God of the Sun by the Kingdom of Israel Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Church: Backslidden Condescension of God: Expostulates with Backsliding Israel Name: Symbolical Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments Ruhamah: A Symbolic Name of Israel