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Hosea 1:9 · KJV

"Then said God, Call his name Lo-ammi: for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
9Then said God, Call his name Lo-ammi: for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God.
10Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God.
11Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to be called God's people?

2

How do you respond to feelings of rejection?

3

When have you experienced a disconnect from your faith?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can reaffirm your identity as part of God's people.

community

Engage with your faith community to strengthen your relationship with God.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse reflects the theme of rejection and restoration, which is fulfilled in Jesus' ministry to the Gentiles.

See also: 1 Peter 2:10

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