God is speaking to Hosea about what he will do for Israel.

## I will plant her for myself in the land ##

AT: "I will take care of the Israelite people as a farmer plants his own land and takes care of his crops" (UDB) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## Lo Ruhamah ##

This name means 'not loved,' 'not having obtained mercy,' 'without compassion.'

## Lo Ammi ##

This is the name for those people who are not Yahweh's people.

## Ammi Attah ##

This name means 'my people.'