The meaning of Ammi in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)
am'-i ('ammi, "my people"): A symbolic name given to Israel by Hosea (Hosea 2:1; Hosea 2:3 in Hebrew text), descriptive of Israel in the state of restoration, and in contrast to sinful and rejected Israel, represented by Hosea's son, who was called Lo-ammi, "not my people," when born to the prophet (Hosea 1:9-10). This restoration to the Divine favor is more fully described in Hosea 2:21, Hosea 2:23 in words quoted by Paul (Romans 9:25-26). The use of such figurative and descriptive names is frequent in the Old Testament; compare Isaiah 62:4, Isaiah 62:12.
See more on the meaning of Ammi in the Bible:
Ammi {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Ammi {Hitchcock's Bible Name}
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