ammi Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
ammi in Easton's Bible Dictionary
my people, a name given by Jehovah to the people of Israel (Hos. 2:1, 23. Compare 1:9; Ezek. 16:8; Rom. 9:25, 26; 1 Pet. 2:10).
ammi in Smith's Bible Dictionary
i.e., as explained in the margin of the Authorized Version, my people. #Ho 2:1|
ammi in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
AM'MI , explained in the margin correctly, "my people." Hos 2:1.
ammi in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
(Hosea 2:1-23.) "My people;" the name betokening God's reconciliation to His people, in contrast to Lo-ammi, "not My people" (Hosea 1:9), though once "Mine" (Ezekiel 16:8). The Gentiles, once not God's people, shall become His people (Romans 9:25-26; 1 Peter 2:10).