Concept:Hosea’s central message describes Yahweh as a compassionate God who remains faithful to unfaithful Israel.Explanation:Hosea’s marriage to Gomer symbolised the covenant relationship between God and Israel.Even though Israel broke the covenant through idolatry, God continued to forgive and care for them.This persistent compassion reveals that, to Hosea, Yahweh is primarily a God of love and mercy.Answer:B. love and mercy