Gomer

Gomer Unfaithful Wife of Hosea

Old Testament

About Gomer

Gomer was the wife of the prophet Hosea, whom he married at God's command. She was unfaithful to him, symbolizing Israel's spiritual unfaithfulness to God. Hosea purchased her back from slavery, illustrating God's redeeming love for His wayward people.

Gomer's Character Traits

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Gomer's Life Timeline

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Marriagec. 755 BC

Hosea marries Gomer, a woman of unfaithful character, at God's command.

HOS 1:2-3
Childrenc. 755-750 BC

Gomer bears children with prophetic names: Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, Lo-Ammi.

HOS 1:4-9
Unfaithfulnessc. 748 BC

Gomer leaves Hosea and eventually becomes a slave.

HOS 2:5
Redemptionc. 745 BC

Hosea buys Gomer back from slavery, restoring her as his wife.

HOS 3:1-3

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Spiritual Lessons from Gomer

God Redeems the Unfaithful

Gomer represents Israel—and us—in our spiritual unfaithfulness. Yet God, like Hosea, pursues and redeems us at great cost, restoring us to relationship despite our betrayal.

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