Hosea 2:16

Authorized 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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהָיָ֤ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
בַיּוֹם
H3117
And it shall be at that day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#3
הַהוּא֙
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#4
נְאֻם
H5002
saith
an oracle
#5
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#6
תִקְרְאִי
H7121
and shalt call
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#7
אִישִׁ֑י
H376
me Ishi
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#8
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#9
תִקְרְאִי
H7121
and shalt call
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#10
לִ֥י
H0
#11
ע֖וֹד
H5750
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#12
בַּעְלִֽי׃
H1180
me no more Baali
baali, a symbolical name for jehovah

Analysis

Within the broader context of Hosea, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Hosea.

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection