1:8. And she weaned her that was called Without mercy. And she conceived, and bore a son.
1:9. And he said: Call his name, Not my people: for you are not my people, and I will not be yours.
Not my people.... Lo-ammi.
1:10. And the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, that is without measure, and shall not be numbered. And it shall be in the place where it shall be said to them: You are not my people: it shall be said to them: Ye are the sons of the living God.
The number, etc.... Viz., of the true Israelites, the children of the church of Christ.
1:11. And the children of Juda, and the children of Israel, shall be gathered together: and they shall appoint themselves one head, and shall come up out of the land: for great is the day of Jezrahel.
One head.... viz., Christ.—Ibid. Great is the day of Jezrahel.... That is, of the seed of God; for Jezrahel signifies the seed of God.
Osee Chapter 2
Israel is justly punished for leaving God. The abundance of grace in the church of Christ.
2:1. Say ye to your brethren: You are my people: and to your sister: Thou hast obtained mercy.