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Hosea 2

Hosea 2:17

God’s Mercy to Israel · Hosea 2:14–23
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Translations

Modern
For I will remove from her lips the names of the Baals; no longer will their names be invoked.
Traditional
For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be remembered by their name.
Literal
For I will take the names of the Baals from her mouth, and no longer will they be remembered by their name.
Latin
Et auferam nomina Baalim de ore ejus, et non recordabitur ultra nominis eorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
For I will remove from her lips the names of the Baals; no longer will their names be invoked.

Notes

Hosea 2:17

To prevent confusion between the Lord and Baal, God would remove Baal's names from the speech of the Israelites.

Hosea 2:2–23

Rebuke your mother, rebuke her: At first glance, the Lord, like an upset husband, seems to be giving a divorce to his unfaithful wife, Israel (see Deuteronomy 24:1). However, as the passage continues, it becomes clear that God’s goal in this lawsuit is not divorce, but reconciliation (Hosea 2:14–23).

God’s case against Israel aims to make Israel aware of her sin and offer her a chance to return to her true husband. The Lord’s desire for reconciliation with Israel is surprising because the law required the death penalty for an unfaithful spouse (Deuteronomy 22:22; see also Genesis 38:24; Leviticus 21:9).

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

Baal: Canaanite god, "Lord/God of the Covenant"

Glossary

Covenant Eshbaal Gomer Hosea, Book of Mercy People of God Ruhamah

Topics

Baalim: Plural Form of Baal Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Restoration