KJV ORIGINAL
Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Can a mother forget her nursing baby, or fail to have compassion on the child she carried in her womb? Even if mothers could forget, I will never forget you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that His love for His people is even stronger and more reliable than a mother's love for her child.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy to the Jewish people during their exile in Babylon, when they felt abandoned and forgotten by God. The prophet uses the powerful image of maternal love - considered the strongest human bond - to illustrate God's unwavering commitment to His people even in their darkest hour.
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