Who was unfaithful to her husband as Israel was to God ?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Christian Religious Studies - 1991 Subject: Christian Religious Studies

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Who was unfaithful to her husband as Israel was to God ?
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The person who was unfaithful to her husband as Israel was to God is Gomer. She was the wife of the prophet Hosea, and their marriage was a picture of God's relationship with His unfaithful people, Israel. Gomer's unfaithfulness to her husband and her eventual return to him through Hosea's love and forgiveness represented Israel's unfaithfulness to God and God's love and mercy towards them. Gomer's story is found in the book of Hosea in the Old Testament, where God instructs Hosea to take Gomer as his wife, even though He knew she would be unfaithful. This was to demonstrate God's enduring love for His people, even when they are disobedient and unfaithful to Him.
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