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Hosea 1:6 Β· KJV

"And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him, Call her name Lo-ruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4And the LORD said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel.
5And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel.
6And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him, Call her name Lo-ruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away.
7But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the LORD their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen.
8Now when she had weaned Lo-ruhamah, she conceived, and bare a son.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive God's mercy in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to experience God's judgment?

3

When have you felt distanced from God?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can seek God's mercy in your daily life.

relationships

Reflect on how your actions may affect your relationship with God.

People in This Verse

HoseaOT

A prophet who married a promiscuous woman as a symbol of Israel's unfaithfulness to God. His life and message focused on God's love and judgment.

First appearance: Hosea 1:1

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