Darby Translation NotesHosea 1

1:1 (f-0) (The title of this book, 'Hosea'), Strictly 'Hoshea,' meaning, 'Deliverance.' see Num. 13.16.

1:4 Jizreel; (a-9) Meaning, 'God soweth,' or 'will sow,' ch. 2.23. blood (b-19) Or 'bloodguiltiness.' it is the plural, expressive of bloodshed; so ch. 12.14.

1:6 Lo-ruhamah; (c-17) Meaning, 'Not having obtained mercy.' them. (d-35) Or 'for I will utterly take them away.'

1:9 Lo-ammi; (e-7) Meaning, 'Not my people.' you. (f-20) Or 'not be yours.'