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Hosea 2:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Hosea 2:16

Verse 16 of 23

Scripture focus

And it shall be at that day, saith the LORD, [that] thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali.

Hosea 2:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hosea 2:16

Theological / Devotional

Call me Ishu. The Hebrew word ’ishi means “my husband,” indicating God’s purpose, after the Captivity, to renew His covenant with all Israel, hence, in figure, to be remarried to her.

No more Baali. The Hebrew word ba‘ali may also mean “my husband.” However, the term describes the husband from the point of view of being master or owner. Some commentators suggest that ba‘ali is a term of stern authority and rule in contrast with “my husband,” a title of tender affection, and that since God is a God of love, He desires that we serve Him from love and not from fear (see 1 John 4:18, 19). Others suggest that the name ba‘ali was to be discontinued because of its idolatrous associations.

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