Hosea 2:16 kjv — And it shall be at that day, saith the Lord, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali.

King James Version

"And it shall be at that day, saith the Lord, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali."

— Hosea 2:16, King James Version

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Hosea 2 — Context

13

And I will visit upon her the days of Baalim, wherein she burned incense to them, and she decked herself with her earrings and her jewels, and she went after her lovers, and forgat me, saith the Lord.

14

Therefore, behold, I will allure her, and bring her into the wilderness, and speak comfortably unto her.

15

And I will give her her vineyards from thence, and the valley of Achor for a door of hope: and she shall sing there, as in the days of her youth, and as in the day when she came up out of the land of Egypt.

16

And it shall be at that day, saith the Lord, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali.

17

For I will take away the names of Baalim out of her mouth, and they shall no more be remembered by their name.

18

And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie down safely.

19

And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.

Hosea 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hosea 2:16 say?
Hosea 2:16 in the King James Version reads: “And it shall be at that day, saith the Lord, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali.”
Where is Hosea 2:16 in the Bible?
Hosea 2:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Hosea, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Hosea 2:16 in?
Hosea 2:16 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 2:16?
Hosea 2:16 reads (KJV): “And it shall be at that day, saith the Lord, that thou shalt call me Ishi; and shalt call me no more Baali.” 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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