Hos 1:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : God told Hosea to name this son Lo-Ammi, meaning “not my people.” God said, “You are not my people, and I am not your God” . This name was a sign that, because of Israel’s persistent sin and unfaithfulness, they would lose their special relationship with God—at least for a time. This was a serious warning that sin has real consequences.

‏ Hosea 1:9

v. 9: God told Hosea to name this son Lo-Ammi, meaning “not my people.” God said, “You are not my people, and I am not your God” . This name was a sign that, because of Israel’s persistent sin and unfaithfulness, they would lose their special relationship with God—at least for a time. This was a serious warning that sin has real consequences.