She that hath borne seven languisheth: she hath given up the ghost; her sun is gone down while it was yet day: she hath been ashamed and confounded: and the residue of them will I deliver to the sword before their enemies, saith the LORD.
The mother who had seven children is now weak and dying; she has breathed her last breath. Her sun has set while it was still daylight—she has been put to shame and left confused. As for those who remain, I will hand them over to be killed by their enemies in battle, says the LORD.
God is describing how a once-blessed mother who had many children now faces death and shame, and those who survive will face destruction from their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Jeremiah's prophecy about God's judgment on Judah for their unfaithfulness. In ancient times, having seven children (especially sons) was considered a sign of God's blessing and honor. The imagery describes how even the most blessed families in Judah would face devastating loss during the coming Babylonian invasion around 586 BC.
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