What does Hosea 2:24 mean?

Then the Lord said to me, 'Go again. Love a woman who is loved by someone else and is unfaithful, just like the Lord loves the people of Israel even though they keep turning to other gods and loving their offerings of raisin cakes.' Hosea 2:24 - Modern Text Bible

(God tells Hosea to love his unfaithful wife as a living example of God's love for unfaithful Israel.)