Hosea uses the picture of a marriage to explain the situation between God and his people (see Hosea 1:1–9). God is the faithful Husband; his people is the unfaithful bride who loves other men. Hosea himself, as a prophet, must marry a woman who is adulterous. In this way, he is the image of his God. The names of Hosea’s children show that God has had enough of this adultery and is going to end his marriage with Israel. The relationship is broken (Hosea 1:9).
It is very unexpected, but this ending is not final. God promises new beginnings: restoration of the marriage and beautiful promises for the future. God shows mercy to his people again.
1 Cependant le nombre des enfants d'Israël sera comme le sable de la mer, qui ne peut ni se mesurer ni se compter; et au lieu de leur dire: Vous n'êtes pas mon peuple! on leur dira: Fils du Dieu vivant!