Hosea 1:9 net — Then the LORD said:“Name him‘Not My People’(Lo-Ammi), because you are not my people and I am not your God.”

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"Then the LORD said:“Name him‘Not My People’(Lo-Ammi), because you are not my people and I am not your God.”"

— Hosea 1:9, NET Bible

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Hosea 1 — Context

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She conceived again and gave birth to a daughter. Then the LORD said to him,“Name her‘No Pity’(Lo-Ruhamah) because I will no longer have pity on the nation of Israel. For I will certainly not forgive their guilt.

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But I will have pity on the nation of Judah. I will deliver them by the LORD their God; I will not deliver them by the warrior’s bow, by sword, by military victory, by chariot horses, or by chariots.”

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When she had weaned‘No Pity’(Lo-Ruhamah) she conceived again and gave birth to another son.

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Then the LORD said:“Name him‘Not My People’(Lo-Ammi), because you are not my people and I am not your God.”

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The Restoration of Israel(2:1) However, in the future the number of the people of Israel will be like the sand of the sea which can be neither measured nor numbered. Although it was said to them,“You are not my people,” it will be said to them,“You are children of the living God!”

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Then the people of Judah and the people of Israel will be gathered together. They will appoint for themselves one leader, and will flourish in the land. Certainly, the day of Jezreel will be great!

Hosea 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 1:9 say?
Hosea 1:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the LORD said:“Name him‘Not My People’(Lo-Ammi), because you are not my people and I am not your God.””
Where is Hosea 1:9 in the Bible?
Hosea 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Hosea 1:9 in?
Hosea 1:9 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 1:9?
Hosea 1:9 reads (NET): “Then the LORD said:“Name him‘Not My People’(Lo-Ammi), because you are not my people and I am not your God.”” 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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