Bible Encyclopedias
Ammi
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
am´ı̄ ( עמּי , ‛ammı̄ , "my people"): A symbolic name given to Israel by Hosea (Hosea 2:1; Hosea 2:3 in Hebrew text), descriptive of Israel in the state of restoration, and in contrast to sinful and rejected Israel, represented by Hosea's son, who was called Lo-ammi, "not my people," when born to the prophet ( Hosea 1:9 , Hosea 1:10 ). This restoration to the Divine favor is more fully described in Hosea 2:21 , Hosea 2:23 in words quoted by Paul ( Romans 9:25 , Romans 9:26 ). The use of such figurative and descriptive names is frequent in the Old Testament; compare Isaiah 62:4 , Isaiah 62:12 .
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Ammi'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/a/ammi.html. 1915.