Diblaim דִּבְלַ֫יִם
Father of Gomer, Hosea's wife
Who is Diblaim in the Bible?
Diblaim was the father of Gomer, the woman whom the prophet Hosea married at God's command (Hosea 1:3). The Bible provides no additional information about Diblaim himself, mentioning him only to identify Gomer and establish that Hosea's marriage was a real historical event. His daughter's marriage to Hosea served as a symbolic representation of God's covenant relationship with Israel, illustrating how Israel's unfaithfulness to God paralleled Gomer's infidelity to her husband. Though Diblaim appears briefly in Scripture, his role was significant in anchoring one of the Bible's most important prophetic narratives about divine love and covenant loyalty.
Biography
Diblaim is mentioned in Hos.1.3 as the father of Gomer, the woman whom the prophet Hosea married at the Lord's command. The verse states, "So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son."
The name Diblaim is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, and no further information is provided about him. His inclusion in the text serves primarily to identify Gomer and to emphasize that Hosea's marriage to her was a real, historical event.
Hosea's marriage to Gomer was intended to be a symbolic representation of God's relationship with Israel. Just as Gomer was unfaithful to Hosea, Israel had been unfaithful to God by worshipping other gods and breaking their covenant with Him. Through this marriage, God instructed Hosea to demonstrate His unwavering love and commitment to His people, despite their unfaithfulness.
The children born to Hosea and Gomer were also given symbolic names that conveyed God's messages of judgment and restoration for Israel. While Diblaim is not a central figure in this narrative, his mention helps to ground the account in a specific historical and familial context.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentHosea 1 verse
- Hosea 1:3
"So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | דִּבְלַ֫יִם |