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Ruhamah

רֻחָמָה/roo-HAY-mah/

“She has obtained mercy”

Summary

Ruhamah ('she has obtained mercy') is the symbolic name God promised to give to Israel after calling them 'Lo-ruhamah' ('not pitied') during their time of judgment.

☩Hosea's Symbolism

Hosea was commanded to name his daughter Lo-ruhamah, signifying that God would no longer have mercy on the house of Israel. But the prophecy promised future restoration: 'Say ye unto your brethren, Ammi; and to your sisters, Ruhamah'—'My people' and 'She who has obtained mercy.' This reversal typifies Israel's future restoration after judgment.

Key verses:Hosea 1:6Hosea 2:1Hosea 2:23

Related Verses3 mentions

Hosea· 3 verses

1:61:82:1

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ruhamah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Ruhamah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Ruhamah," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).