Hosea 2:21-23

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²¹And at that time I will answer.” This is what the Lord says.

“I will speak to the skies,
    and they will give rain to the earth.
²²The earth will produce grain, wine, and oil,
    and they will meet Jezreel’s needs.
²³I will sow her many seeds^[a] on her land.
    To Lo-Ruhamah,^[b] I will show mercy.
To Lo-Ammi,^[c] I will say, ‘You are my people.’
    And they will say to me, ‘You are our God.’”

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Footnotes

Hosea 2:23 I will sow her many seeds Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, and Lo-Ammi are Hosea’s children. But the names also have special meanings. The name Jezreel means “God will plant seeds.” But Jezreel is also the name of a large valley in Israel. This probably shows that God will bring his people back to Israel.
Hosea 2:23 Lo-Ruhamah This name in Hebrew means “She receives no mercy.”
Hosea 2:23 Lo-Ammi This name in Hebrew means “not my people.”