Hosea 1:8

Now when she had weaned Lo-ruhamah, she conceived, and bare a son.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתִּגְמֹ֖ל

H1580

Now when she had weaned

to treat a person (well or ill), i.e., benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e., (specifically) to wean

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

לֹ֣א

רֻחָ֑מָה

H3819

Loruhamah

lo-ruchamah, the name of hosea's daughter

וַתַּ֖הַר

H2029

she conceived

to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively)

וַתֵּ֥לֶד

H3205

and bare

to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage

בֵּֽן׃

H1121

a son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Hosea. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Hosea Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Hosea chapter 1 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?