“When Gomer
Had weaned Lo-ruhamah,
She conceived again.
She bore another son.
Yahweh said.
‘Name him Lo-ammi!
You are not my people!
I am not your God!’”
After Gomer had weaned her daughter Lo-ruhamah, the not loved or not pitied one, she conceived and bore another son. This time his name was to be Lo-ammi, meaning not my people. In very strong terms, Yahweh said that the Israelites were not his people. He was not going to be their God.