Gomer גֹּ֫מֶר
Hosea's wife, a promiscuous woman.
Who is Gomer in the Bible?
Gomer was the wife of the prophet Hosea, as recorded in Hosea 1:3. She was the daughter of Diblaim and was described as a promiscuous woman or prostitute. God commanded Hosea to marry Gomer specifically to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness to God through their relationship. Gomer bore three children whose names, Jezreel, Lo-ruhamah, and Lo-ammi, symbolized God's judgment and rejection of Israel for their disobedience. Despite her continued unfaithfulness, Hosea was instructed to love and redeem her, making their marriage an allegory of God's steadfast love and mercy toward unfaithful Israel.
Biography
Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, was the wife of the prophet Hosea, as mentioned in Hos.1.3. God commanded Hosea to marry Gomer, who was described as a promiscuous woman or a prostitute, to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness to God. Gomer bore Hosea three children: Jezreel, Lo-ruhamah, and Lo-ammi, whose names were symbolic of God's judgment and rejection of Israel due to their disobedience. Despite Gomer's continued unfaithfulness, Hosea was commanded to love her and redeem her, just as God continued to love and seek to redeem Israel. The story of Hosea and Gomer serves as an allegory of God's relationship with Israel, emphasizing God's steadfast love and mercy in the face of Israel's sin and disobedience.
Family
Offspring
- Jezreel MaleSon of HoseaA symbolic name given to Hosea's sonView full profile →
- Lo-ruhamah FemaleSister of JezreelSymbolic name of Hosea's daughter; represents God's withdrawal of mercyView full profile →
- Lo-ammi MaleSon of HoseaSymbolic name of Hosea's son; represents God's rejection of IsraelView full profile →
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 | גֹּ֫מֶר |