Diblaim

Diblaim, mentioned in the time of the divided kingdom, was the father of Gomer, the wife of the prophet Hosea.

About Diblaim

Father of Gomer, Hosea’s wife (Hos 1:3). The name Diblaim is thought by some to be an allusion to Gomer’s harlotry, since the name means “raisin cakes” and raisin cakes were used in ancient fertility-cult rites.

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Gomer (Hosea 1:3)

Key References

Hosea 1:3

So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son.

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Hosea 1:3

So Hosea went and married Gomer daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son.