Hosea 1:3 bbe — So he took as his wife Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she gave birth to a son.

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"So he took as his wife Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she gave birth to a son."

— Hosea 1:3, Bible in Basic English

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Hosea 1 — Context

The word of the Lord which came to Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam, the son of Joash, king of Israel.

The start of the word of the Lord by Hosea: And the Lord said to Hosea, Go, take for yourself a wife of loose ways, and children of the same, for the land has been untrue to the Lord.

So he took as his wife Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she gave birth to a son.

And the Lord said to him, Give him the name of Jezreel, for after a little time I will send punishment for the blood of Jezreel on the line of Jehu, and put an end to the kingdom of Israel.

And in that day I will let the bow of Israel be broken in the valley of Jezreel.

And after that she gave birth to a daughter. And the Lord said, Give her the name Lo-ruhamah; for I will not again have mercy on Israel, to give them forgiveness.

Hosea 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 1:3 say?

Hosea 1:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So he took as his wife Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she gave birth to a son.”

Where is Hosea 1:3 in the Bible?

Hosea 1:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 1, verse 3.

Who wrote Hosea?

Hosea is traditionally attributed to Hosea son of Beeri. It was written c. 755–710 BC.

What is the book of Hosea about?

Hosea is commanded to marry an unfaithful woman as a living picture of God's steadfast love for an unfaithful Israel. Through heartbreak and pursuit, he proclaims that the LORD will not give up on his people even when they have given up on him.

What are the major themes of Hosea?

Hosea explores themes including Steadfast Love, Idolatry as Adultery, Pursuit, Repentance, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hosea 1:3.

What translation should I read Hosea 1:3 in?

Hosea 1:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Hosea 1:3?

Hosea 1:3 reads (BBE): “So he took as his wife Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she gave birth to a son.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Hosea 1:3 bbe — So he took as his wife Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she gave birth to a son.

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