Graphic Bible · Scene 2 of 5

Narrative close object insert of a small pile of ancient unmarked silver weight pieces and two unequal barley measures on stone bench; Hosea’s indigo sleeve at left, fully clothed Gomer-like woman at rear, no auction, chain or invented seller. Do not assert exact ancient coinage.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Hosea 3:2

Silver and Barley

Love and the Long Waiting · Hosea 3

Story guide: Narrative: the woman is unnamed in this chapter. Showing her with Gomer’s appearance is an interpretation, not a name supplied by the verse.

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2So I bought her for myself for fifteen shekels of silver and a homer and a lethech of barley.

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