Word Study

The meaning of לֹא עַמִּי

Understanding Lôʼ ʻAmmîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H3818
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

לֹא עַמִּי

Phoneticlo am-mee'
TransliterationLôʼ ʻAmmîy
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Lo-ammi. - § Lo-ammi = "not my people" - Lo-Ammi, the symbolic name of a son of Hosea 1) symbolic name given by the prophet Hosea to his second son by Gomer

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Hosea 1:9

Then said God, Call his name Lo–ammi: for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Hosea
Book Distribution
Hosea1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'לֹא עַמִּי' deepen your understanding of Hosea 1:9?