Hoshea Perek 2

• This perek is a prophecy of redemption.

• “Am Yisrael will be as many as the sands of the sea”

• Klal Yisrael’s name will be changed to “Bnei-El-Chai”, meaning children of the living God.

• The ultimate redeemer will reveal himself as the Mashiach.

• The perek relates a parable about how Yisrael’s worship of idols is akin to them being with a prostitute.

• “The nation is no longer faithful to Me”, says God”

• The navi relates how the Jewish people’s relationship with God will change from one of fear to one of love.

• “You will be My bride forever.”

• Word will spread throughout the entire world that the Jewish people are God’s nation.