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Hosea, 1

1. The word of Yahweh which came to Hosea son of Beeri during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Joash, king of Israel.

1. Das Wort des Herrn, das an Hosea, den Sohn Beeris, in der Zeit erging, als Usija, Jotam, Ahas und Hiskija Könige von Juda waren und als Jerobeam, der Sohn des Joasch, König von Israel war.

2. The beginning of what Yahweh said through Hosea: Yahweh said to Hosea, 'Go, marry a whore, and get children with a whore; for the country itself has become nothing but a whore by abandoning Yahweh.'

2. So begann der Herr durch Hosea zu reden: Der Herr sagte zu Hosea: Geh, nimm dir eine Kultdirne zur Frau und (zeuge) Dirnenkinder! Denn das Land hat den Herrn verlassen und ist zur Dirne geworden.

3. So he went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, who conceived and bore him a son.

3. Da ging Hosea und nahm Gomer, die Tochter Diblajims, zur Frau; sie wurde schwanger und gebar ihm einen Sohn.

4. Yahweh then said to him, 'Call him Jezreel, for in a little while I shall punish the House of Jehu for the bloodshed at Jezreel and put an end to the sovereignty of the House of Israel.

4. Der Herr sagte zu Hosea: Gib ihm den Namen Jesreel! Denn es dauert nicht mehr lange, dann werde ich das Haus Jehu für die Blutschuld von Jesreel bestrafen und dem Königtum in Israel ein Ende machen.

5. When that day comes, I shall break the bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel.'

5. An jenem Tag werde ich den Bogen Israels in der Ebene Jesreel zerbrechen.

6. She conceived a second time and gave birth to a daughter. Yahweh then said to him, 'Call her Lo-Ruhamah, for I shall show no more pity for the House of Israel, I shall never forgive them again.

6. Als Gomer wieder schwanger wurde und eine Tochter gebar, sagte der Herr zu Hosea: Gib ihr den Namen Lo-Ruhama (Kein Erbarmen)! Denn von jetzt an habe ich kein Erbarmen mehr mit dem Haus Israel, nein, ich entziehe es ihnen.

7. (Instead, I shall take pity on the House of Judah and shall save them, not by bow or sword or force of arms, not by horses or horsemen, but by Yahweh their God.)'

7. Mit dem Haus Juda jedoch will ich Erbarmen haben und ihnen Hilfe bringen; ich helfe ihnen als der Herr, ihr Gott, aber nicht mit Bogen, Schwert und Krieg, nicht mit Rossen und Reitern.

8. After weaning Lo-Ruhamah, she conceived and gave birth to a son.

8. Als Gomer Lo-Ruhama entwöhnt hatte, wurde sie wieder schwanger und gebar einen Sohn.

9. Yahweh said, 'Call him Lo-Ammi, for you are not my people and I do not exist for you.'

9. Da sagte der Herr: Gib ihm den Namen Lo-Ammi (Nicht mein Volk)! Denn ihr seid nicht mein Volk und ich bin nicht der «Ich-bin-da» für euch.



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Footnotes:

1:1-2 - The introduction to the book of Hosea highlights the divine call to the prophet, who is instructed to marry Gomer, an unfaithful woman. This symbolic union between Hosea and Gomer represents God's relationship with Israel, illustrating the unfaithfulness of the chosen people (see also Jeremiah 3:1 and Ezekiel 16:32).

1:3-9 - Hosea's marriage to Gomer and the birth of their children are used as symbols of God's judgment on Israel. The children are given prophetic names that reflect Israel's falling away from God and the promise of future restoration (see also Isaiah 1:4-6 and Romans 9:25-26).

1:10-11 - God's promise to restore the people of Israel despite their unfaithfulness is emphasized. The name "Children of the Living God" symbolizes the future rebirth of the nation of Israel after captivity and repentance (see also Romans 11:25-27 and 2 Corinthians 6:18).

1:10-11 - Despite the impending judgment, God reveals His mercy and the restoration of the nation of Israel. He promises to call the children of Israel to their land, unifying the two houses (Ephraim and Judah) under His rule (see also Ezekiel 37:15-22 and Matthew 23:37-39).

Verses related to Hosea, 1:

Hosea chapter 1 begins Hosea's powerful prophetic message. How does God use the prophet's personal life to illustrate His message? This impactful text narrates Hosea's call and his symbolic marriage to Gomer, representing the relationship between God and Israel. The chapter introduces crucial themes such as spiritual infidelity, divine judgment, and the promise of future restoration. Hosea 1 sets the tone for the entire book, blending personal drama and prophetic message. Explore with us five biblical passages that illuminate the central themes of this revealing chapter.

Romans 9:25-26: "As he says in Hosea: 'I will call 'my people' who are not my people; and I will call 'my beloved' whoever is not my beloved', and: 'It will come to pass that in the place where it was declared to them, 'You are not my people,' they will be called 'children of the living God.'" - Paul directly quotes Hosea 1:10 and 2:23, applying the promise of Israel's restoration to the calling of the Gentiles.

1 Peter 2:10: "You, who were not a people before, but are now the people of God; who had not received mercy, but now received it." - Peter alludes to Hosea 1:10, applying the promise of Israel's restoration to the church.

Revelation 17:1-2: "One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, 'Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who sits on many waters. The kings of the earth prostituted themselves with her; the inhabitants of the land became drunk with the wine of her fornication.'" - This passage uses the metaphor of prostitution, similar to that used in Hosea 1 to describe Israel's unfaithfulness.

Ezekiel 16:8: "Later, I passed by you and saw you, and I saw that you were old enough for love. I spread the hem of my cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I swore an oath and entered into a covenant with you, declares the Sovereign Lord, and you have become mine." - This verse uses marriage covenant language similar to that used in Hosea to describe God's relationship with Israel.

Jeremiah 3:8: "I gave unfaithful Israel her divorce certificate and sent her away because of all her adulteries. However, I saw that her sister, treacherous Judah, was not afraid; she also went out and became a prostitute." - Jeremiah uses the same metaphor of marriage and divorce as Hosea to describe God's relationship with his people.

FAQ:

What did God command Hosea at the beginning of his ministry?

God commanded Hosea to marry Gomer, an adulterous woman, to symbolize Israel's unfaithfulness to God. (Hosea 1:2)

What is the significance of the children of Hosea and Gomer?

Hosea's sons, Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, and Lo-Ammi, had names that symbolized judgment and separation from God, reflecting the troubled relationship between God and Israel. (Hosea 1:4-9)

What does the name Jezreel mean in Hosea 1?

Jezreel means "God scatters" and referred to Israel's punishment for the destruction of the kingdom of Israel and the future restoration. (Hosea 1:4)

What did the names Lo-Ruamah and Lo-Ammi represent?

Lo-Ruhamah means "not pitied," and Lo-Ammi means "not my people," reflecting God's abandonment of Israel because of their unfaithfulness. (Hosea 1:6-9)

How does Hosea prophesy the restoration of Israel?

God promises to restore Israel and turn judgment into mercy, promising a new covenant with the people of Israel. (Hosea 1:10-11)


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