Hosea 1:7-9

New International Reader's Version

⁷ But I will show love to the people of Judah. And I will save them. I will not use bows or swords or other weapons of war to do it. I will not save them by using horses and horsemen either. Instead, I will use my own power to save them. I am the Lord their God. And I will save them.”

⁸ Later, Gomer stopped nursing Lo-Ruhamah. After that, she had another son. ⁹ Then the Lord said, “Name him Lo-Ammi.” Lo-Ammi means Not My People. “That’s because Israel is no longer my people. And I am no longer their God.