To understand more fully the connection between Hosea’s domestic affairs and Israel’s relationship with Jehovah, consider these words: “Jehovah went on to say to me: ‘ Go once again, love a woman loved by a companion and committing adultery. ’ ” Hosea complied with this command by repurchasing Gomer from the man with whom she had been living.
Et mõista veelgi paremini Hoosea pereelu ning Iisraeli ja Jehoova vaheliste suhete seoseid, mõelgem järgmistele sõnadele: „Jehoova ütles mulle:„ Mine veel kord ja armasta naist, keda armuke armastab ja kes on abielurikkuja ” ”.