Hosea 2:16

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

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Other Translations for Hosea 2:16

BSB

In that day," declares the LORD, "you will call Me 'my Husband,' and no longer call Me 'my Master.'

AKJV

And it shall be at that day, said the LORD, that you shall call me Ishi; and shall call me no more Baali.

CPDV

And it will be in that day," says the Lord, "that she will call me, 'My Husband,' and she will no longer call me, 'My Baal.'

ERV

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

NHEB

It will be in that day," says the LORD, "that you will call me 'my husband,' and no longer call me 'my master.'

SMT

And it was in that day, says Jehovah, thou shalt call me, My husband; and thou shalt no more call to me, My Lord.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Hosea 2:16

AnditshallbeatthatdayH3117Noun Masculine saithH5002Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper NamethatthoushaltcallH7121VerbmeIshiH376Noun MasculineandshaltcallH7121VerbmenomoreBaaliH1180Noun Masculine

Commentary for Hosea 2:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Hosea 2:16

Summary

Woman calls God husband instead of false master

Event

Covenant restoration through naming

Estimated Time Period

c. 750 BC