Hos 1:9 | TNotes | STEP | 1:9 The name Lo-ammi carries the harshest judgment of all, because it seems to announce the end of Israel’s covenant relationship with the Lord. The cherished title my people —bestowed upon Israel when they lived obediently in covenant with the Lord their God (Lev 26:12 ; see also Exod 6:7 )—was now withdrawn due to their blatant unfaithfulness. • I am not their God: The Hebrew behind this declaration can be translated I am not ‘ I Am ’ for you (cp. Exod 3:14 ). The third child’s name prophetically announces that the Israelites stand outside the covenant and are no longer privileged to call upon the I Am .

bLev 26:12►

cExod 6:7►

dExod 3:14►

‏ Hosea 1:9

1:9 ^a The name Lo-ammi carries the harshest judgment of all, because it seems to announce the end of Israel’s covenant relationship with the Lord. The cherished title my people—bestowed upon Israel when they lived obediently in covenant with the Lord their God (Lev 26:12 ^b; see also Exod 6:7 ^c)—was now withdrawn due to their blatant unfaithfulness.

• I am not their God: The Hebrew behind this declaration can be translated I am not ‘I Am’ for you (cp. Exod 3:14 ^d). The third child’s name prophetically announces that the Israelites stand outside the covenant and are no longer privileged to call upon the I Am.