1 Say ye unto your brethren, Ammi; and to your sisters, Ruhamah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- ye unto your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Ammi H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and to your sisters H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
- Ru–hamah H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
2 Contend with your mother, contend; for she is not my wife, neither am I her husband; and let her put away her whoredoms from her face, and her adulteries from between her breasts;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Plead H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- with your mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- not my wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- I her husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- let her therefore put away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- her whoredoms H2183 (זָנוּן) — adultery; figuratively, idolatry
- out of her sight H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- and her adulteries H5005 (נַאֲפוּף) — adultery
- from between her breasts H7699 (שַׁד) — the breast of a woman or animal (as bulging)
3 lest I strip her naked, and set her as in the day that she was born, and make her as a wilderness, and set her like a dry land, and slay her with thirst.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Lest I strip H6584 (פָּשַׁט) — to spread out (i.e. deploy in hostile array); by analogy, to strip (i.e. unclothe, plunder, flay, etc.)
- her naked H6174 (עָרוֹם) — nude, either partially or totally
- and set H3322 (יָצַג) — to place permanently
- her as in the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that she was born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- and make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- her as a wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and set H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- her like a dry H6723 (צִיָּה) — aridity; concretely, a desert
- land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and slay H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- her with thirst H6772 (צָמָא) — thirst (literally or figuratively)
4 Yea, upon her children will I have no mercy; for they are children of whoredom;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will not have mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
- upon her children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of whoredoms H2183 (זָנוּן) — adultery; figuratively, idolatry
5 for their mother hath played the harlot; she that conceived them hath done shamefully; for she said, I will go after my lovers, that give me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, mine oil and my drink.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For their mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- hath played the harlot H2181 (זָנָה) — to commit adultery (usually of the female, and less often of simple fornication, rarely of involuntary ravishment); figuratively, to commit idolatry (the Jewish…
- she that conceived H2029 (הָרָה) — to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively)
- them hath done shamefully H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- for she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- my lovers H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- that give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- my bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- and my water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- my wool H6785 (צֶמֶר) — wool
- and my flax H6593 (פִּשְׁתֶּה) — linen (i.e. the thread, as carded)
- mine oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- and my drink H8250 (שִׁקּוּי) — a beverage; moisture, i.e. (figuratively) refreshment
6 Therefore, behold, I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and I will build a wall against her, that she shall not find her paths.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore, behold, I will hedge H7753 (שׂוּךְ) — to entwine, i.e. shut in (for formation, protection or restraint)
- up thy way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- with thorns H5518 (סִיר) — a pot; also a thorn (as springing up rapidly); by implication, a hook
- and make H1443 (גָּדַר) — to wall in or around
- a wall H1447 (גָּדֵר) — a circumvallation; by implication, an inclosure
- that she shall not find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- her paths H5410 (נָתִיב) — a (beaten) track
7 And she shall follow after her lovers, but she shall not overtake them; and she shall seek them, but shall not find them: then shall she say, I will go and return to my first husband; for then was it better with me than now.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she shall follow H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after her lovers H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- but she shall not overtake H5381 (נָשַׂג) — to reach (literally or figuratively)
- them; and she shall seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- them, but shall not find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- then shall she say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to my first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- with me than now H6258 (עַתָּה) — at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
8 For she did not know that I gave her the grain, and the new wine, and the oil, and multiplied unto her silver and gold, which they used for Baal.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For she did not know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that I gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- her grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
- and wine H8492 (תִּירוֹשׁ) — must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
- and oil H3323 (יִצְהָר) — oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
- and multiplied H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- her silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- they prepared H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
9 Therefore will I take back my grain in the time thereof, and my new wine in the season thereof, and will pluck away my wool and my flax which should have covered her nakedness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore will I return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and take away H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- my grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
- in the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- thereof, and my wine H8492 (תִּירוֹשׁ) — must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
- in the season H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
- thereof, and will recover H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- my wool H6785 (צֶמֶר) — wool
- and my flax H6593 (פִּשְׁתֶּה) — linen (i.e. the thread, as carded)
- to cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- her nakedness H6172 (עֶרְוָה) — nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish)
10 And now will I uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and none shall deliver her out of my hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now will I discover H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- her lewdness H5040 (נַבְלוּת) — properly, disgrace, i.e. the (female) pudenda
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of her lovers H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- and none H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- shall deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- her out of mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
11 I will also cause all her mirth to cease, her feasts, her new moons, and her sabbaths, and all her solemn assemblies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will also cause all her mirth H4885 (מָשׂוֹשׂ) — delight, concretely (the cause or object) or abstractly (the feeling)
- to cease H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
- her feast days H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
- her new moons H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- and her sabbaths H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
- and all her solemn feasts H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
12 And I will lay waste her vines and her fig-trees, whereof she hath said, These are my hire that my lovers have given me; and I will make them a forest, and the beasts of the field shall eat them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will destroy H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- her vines H1612 (גֶּפֶן) — a vine (as twining), especially the grape
- and her fig trees H8384 (תְּאֵן) — the fig (tree or fruit)
- whereof she hath said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- my rewards H866 (אֶתְנָה) — a present (as the price of harlotry)
- that my lovers H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me: and I will make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- them a forest H3293 (יַעַר) — a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
- and the beasts H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
13 And I will visit upon her the days of the Baalim, unto which she burned incense, when she decked herself with her earrings and her jewels, and went after her lovers, and forgat me, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will visit H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- upon her the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of Baalim H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- wherein she burned incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- to them, and she decked H5710 (עָדָה) — to advance, i.e. pass on or continue; causatively, to remove; specifically, to bedeck (i.e. bring an ornament upon)
- herself with her earrings H5141 (נֶזֶם) — a nose-ring
- and her jewels H2484 (חֶלְיָה) — a trinket
- and she went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- her lovers H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- and forgat H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- me, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
14 Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore, behold, I will allure H6601 (פָּתָה) — to open, i.e. be (causatively, make) roomy; usually figuratively (in a mental or moral sense) to be (causatively, make) simple or (in a sinister way) delude
- her, and bring H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- her into the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- comfortably H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
15 And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope; and she shall make answer there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- her her vineyards H3754 (כֶּרֶם) — a garden or vineyard
- from thence, and the valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- of Achor H5911 (עָכוֹר) — Akor, the name of a place in Palestine
- for a door H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
- of hope H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- and she shall sing H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- there, as in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of her youth H5271 (נָעוּר) — (only in plural collective or emphatic form) youth, the state (juvenility) or the persons (young people)
- and as in the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- when she came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
16 And it shall be at that day, saith Jehovah, that thou shalt call me Ishi, and shalt call me no more Baali.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it shall be at that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thou shalt call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- me Ishi H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and shalt call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- me no more Baali H1180 (בַּעֲלִי) — Baali, a symbolical name for Jehovah
17 For I will take away the names of the Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be mentioned by their name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I will take away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- the names H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Baalim H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- out of her mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- and they shall no more be remembered H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- by their name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
18 And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the birds of the heavens, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the land, and will make them to lie down safely.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- will I make H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- for them with the beasts H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- and with the fowls H5775 (עוֹף) — a bird (as covered with feathers, or rather as covering with wings), often collectively
- of heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- the creeping things H7431 (רֶמֶשׂ) — a reptile or any other rapidly moving animal
- of the ground H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- and I will break H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- the bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- and the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- and the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- out of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and will make them to lie down H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- safely H983 (בֶּטַח) — properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
19 And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in justice, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will betroth H781 (אָרַשׂ) — to engage for matrimony
- thee unto me for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- yea, I will betroth H781 (אָרַשׂ) — to engage for matrimony
- thee unto me in righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- and in judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- and in lovingkindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- and in mercies H7356 (רַחַם) — compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden
20 I will even betroth thee unto me in faithfulness; and thou shalt know Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will even betroth H781 (אָרַשׂ) — to engage for matrimony
- thee unto me in faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- and thou shalt know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
21 And it shall come to pass in that day, I will answer, saith Jehovah, I will answer the heavens, and they shall answer the earth;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it shall come to pass in that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- I will hear H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and they shall hear H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
22 and the earth shall answer the grain, and the new wine, and the oil; and they shall answer Jezreel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- shall hear H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- the grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
- and the wine H8492 (תִּירוֹשׁ) — must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
- and the oil H3323 (יִצְהָר) — oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
- and they shall hear H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- Jezreel H3157 (יִזְרְעֵאל) — Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites
23 And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them that were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will sow H2232 (זָרַע) — to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify
- her unto me in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and I will have mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
- upon her that had not obtained mercy H3818 (לֹא עַמִּי) — Lo-Ammi, the symbolic name of a son of Hosea
- upon her that had not obtained mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
- and I will say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- not my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and they shall say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…