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Diblaim

דִּבְלַיִם/DIB-lay-im/

“Two cakes of figs”

Summary

The father of Gomer, the wife of the prophet Hosea.

☩Identity

Diblaim is known only as the father of Gomer, whom Hosea married at God's command. Gomer, described as a 'wife of whoredoms,' symbolized Israel's unfaithfulness to God. The name Diblaim may mean 'two cakes of figs.'

Key verses:Hosea 1:3

Related Verses1 mention

Hosea· 1 verse

1:3

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Diblaim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Diblaim," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).