Bible Dictionary

Ruhamah

Prophecy • Old Testament

Ruhamah means “having obtained mercy.” It was a symbolic name associated with Hosea’s daughter and expressed restored compassion toward God’s people.

Definition

Ruhamah means “having obtained mercy.” It is a symbolic name associated with Hosea’s daughter.

The name expresses the reception of mercy and is used symbolically in Hosea’s message concerning God’s people.

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Having obtained mercy, a symbolical name given to the daughter of Hosea (2:1).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>roo-ha'-ma, roo-ha'-ma: See LO-RUHAMAH, the symbolical name of Hosea's daughter (Ho 1:6,8).</p>