What is the primary biblical metaphor used to describe Israel’s unfaithfulness to God in the book of Hosea?
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Correct answer: A wife guilty of committing adultery
The prophet Hosea is commanded to marry an unfaithful woman to symbolize Israel's spiritual adultery. Their worship of other gods was viewed as a breach of the marriage-like covenant they had with the Lord.
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