Hosea 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hosea 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hosea 2:1 is a verse from the book of Hosea in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Say ye unto your brethren, Ammi; and to your sisters, Ruhamah. Ammi: that is, My people Ruhamah: that is, Having obtaine..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hosea 2:1 — KJV
“Say ye unto your brethren, Ammi; and to your sisters, Ruhamah. Ammi: that is, My people Ruhamah: that is, Having obtained mercy”
— Hosea 2:1 (KJV)
Hosea 2:1 in Context — About the Book of Hosea
Hosea lived his sermon: commanded to marry an unfaithful wife and keep bringing her home, he became a walking picture of God's scandalous love for wandering Israel. The book aches with betrayal yet ends with healing for backsliders and love that will not let go.
Cross-References for Hosea 2:1
“And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him, Call her name Loruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away. Loruhamah: that is, Not having obtained mercy no...: Heb. not add any more to but...: or, that I should altogether pardon them”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:1: ruhamah, having, obtained
“And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:1: say, people, obtained
“And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God that we had died when our brethren died before the LORD!”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:1: say, brethren, people
“Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. discouraged: Heb. melted”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:1: say, brethren, people
“And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:”
Shares key themes with Hosea 2:1: say, brethren, people
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