Hosea 1:3 web — So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; and she conceived, and bore him a son.

World English Bible

"So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; and she conceived, and bore him a son."

— Hosea 1:3, World English Bible

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Hosea 1 — Context

1

The word of Yahweh that 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.

2

When Yahweh spoke at first by Hosea, Yahweh said to Hosea, "Go, take for yourself a wife of prostitution and children of unfaithfulness; for the land commits great adultery, forsaking Yahweh."

3

So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; and she conceived, and bore him a son.

4

Yahweh said to him, "Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel on the house of Jehu, and will cause the kingdom of the house of Israel to cease.

5

It will happen in that day that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel."

6

She conceived again, and bore a daughter. Then he said to him, "Call her name Lo-Ruhamah; for I will no longer have mercy on the house of Israel, that I should in any way pardon them.

Hosea 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 1:3 say?
Hosea 1:3 in the World English Bible reads: “So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; and she conceived, and bore him 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 (WEB): “So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; and she conceived, and bore him 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.
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