Did God command the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute? If so, why? - Podcast Episode 222

Why did God tell Hosea to marry a prostitute (Hosea 1:2)? Was Gomer a prostitute before Hosea married her, or did she only become one after they married? What was God's purpose in having Hosea marry an immoral woman?

Links:

Why did God tell Hosea to marry a prostitute (Hosea 1:2)? - www.gotquestions.org/Hosea-marry-prostitute.html

Who was Hosea in the Bible? - www.gotquestions.org/Hosea-in-the-Bible.html

Who was Gomer in the Bible? - www.gotquestions.org/Gomer-in-the-Bible.html