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Hosea 2:7
And she shall follow after her lovers, but she shall not overtake them; and she shall seek them, but shall not findthem: then shall she say, I will go and return to my first husband; for thenwas it better with me than now.

Isaiah 54:5
For thy Makeris thine husband; the LORD of hostsis his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called.

Jeremiah 3:14
Turn, O backsliding children, saith the LORD; for I am married unto you: and I will take you one of a city, and two of a family, and I will bring you to Zion:

Baali.

you will call Me ‘my Husband,’
The use of "my Husband" signifies a shift in the relationship between God and His people from one of mere authority to one of intimate partnership. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, marriage was a covenant relationship, and God often used the metaphor of marriage to describe His covenant with Israel. This phrase suggests a renewal of the covenant relationship, characterized by love and faithfulness. It echoes the language of the Song of Solomon and other biblical texts that celebrate the intimate and loving relationship between God and His people.

and no longer call Me ‘my Master.’
The term "my Master" (Hebrew: Baali) can also be translated as "my Baal," which is significant given the historical context of Israel's idolatry. Baal was a Canaanite deity, and Israel's worship of Baal was a recurring issue that led to their spiritual adultery. By stating that they will no longer call Him "my Master," God is indicating a break from idolatry and a return to a pure and exclusive relationship with Him. This transformation is a type of the New Covenant, where believers are invited into a personal and intimate relationship with God through Jesus Christ, who is often depicted as the bridegroom of the Church in the New Testament (e.g.,Ephesians 5:25-27,Revelation 19:7-9).

– God sets a specific, real moment on His redemptive timeline. The phrase points to the future restoration He promised right after recounting Israel’s unfaithfulness (Hosea 2:14-15).

– Scripture often uses the same wording to mark decisive acts of salvation:Isaiah 2:11;Zechariah 2:10.

– The certainty of an appointed day underscores His unchanging faithfulness (Jeremiah 30:3).

– This isn’t a hopeful wish; it is the divine guarantee of the covenant-keeping God.

– Similar divine signatures appear throughout prophetic passages—Isaiah 46:10;Jeremiah 1:12—reminding us that every promise God makes, He keeps (Hebrews 6:17-18).

– God envisions a renewed, intimate covenant, shifting the relationship from estrangement to marital closeness (Ezekiel 16:8;Isaiah 54:5).

– In marriage imagery, He pledges:

• Protection and provision (Psalm 91:1-2).

• Exclusive affection, ending Israel’s flirtation with idols (Hosea 2:17).

• Permanent belonging—mirrored in Christ’s bond with the Church (2 Corinthians 11:2;Revelation 21:2).

– “Master” (or “Baali”) echoes the language of forced servitude and even the false god Baal. God replaces fear-based obedience with love-based devotion (Romans 8:15).

– He invites His people to know Him relationally, not merely ritually—John 15:15;Galatians 4:6-7.

– Obedience still matters, yet it flows from affectionate trust, not intimidation (1 John 4:18).

Hosea 2:16 promises a coming day when God will transform His people’s relationship with Him. He Himself guarantees the moment, shifting them from distant servants to cherished spouses. This prophetic word assures us that the Lord’s steadfast love will triumph, replacing fear with intimacy and restoring covenant joy forever.

(1) The title of "My Husband" will take the place of "My Lord." Some suppose that the latter title was the idol's name, which, in the lips of Israel, had superseded that of the true God, the meaning being

(2) "Thou wilt no more call to me, My Baal." Nay, the names of Baals shall become so abhorrent to their better feelings, as well as hateful to Jehovah, that they shall pass away at once from their mouth and from their memory, never more to be mentioned and never more to be remembered. Rashi's comment favors

(1); thus: "Ye shall serve me out of love, and not out of fear;ishi denoting marriage and youthful love;baali, lordship and fear."

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