Bible Dictionary
Diblaim
Diblaim was the mother or father of Gomer, the woman whom Hosea married as part of his prophetic sign. The name is associated with “double cakes.”
Definition
Diblaim means “double cakes” or “two cakes.” The name belongs to a person connected with Gomer, Hosea’s wife.
Biblical Usage
Diblaim is named in Hosea’s account of his marriage to Gomer. The sources identify the person variously as Gomer’s mother or father, but agree on the family connection.
Historical Background
The name is explained from the expression “two cakes.” The individual was a native of Northern Israel according to the supplied material.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Doubled cakes, the mother of Gomer, who was Hosea’s wife (Hos. 1:3).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(double cake), mother of Hosea’s wife Gomer. (Hosea 1:3) (B.C. before 725.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>dib'-la-im, dib-la'-im (dibhlayim, "two cakes"): A native of Northern Israel and father of Gomer, the wife of Hosea (Ho 1:3).</p>