And Jehovah said unto me, Go again, love a woman beloved of her friend, and an adulteress, even as Jehovah loveth the children of Israel, though they turn unto other gods, and love cakes of raisins. The verb to love means to do acts of love , to prefer , to be loyal, compassionate .
Love is a technical, covenantal term for a relationship of loyalty.
A homer of barley is about 5 bushels. The total price is not very excessive. She doesn t cost much because she is not worth much. Hosea sets down the rules of the house. Each instruction more restrictive than the rest.