Yet hear the word of the LORD, O ye women, and let your ear receive the word of his mouth, and teach your daughters wailing, and every one her neighbour lamentation.
Listen, women, hear what the LORD is saying! Pay attention to his words, and teach your daughters how to cry out in mourning, and teach your neighbors how to grieve.
God is telling the women to listen to his message and prepare to teach others how to properly mourn for the terrible judgment that is coming.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 7th-6th centuries BC, a time when the nation faced moral and spiritual decline due to widespread idolatry and injustice, leading to God's impending judgment through the Babylonian invasion. In this verse, he specifically addresses women, urging them to hear God's word and teach their daughters traditional mourning practices, as the destruction of Jerusalem was near and would bring widespread grief. This reflects the cultural norm in ancient Near Eastern societies where women often led public lamentations during times of catastrophe.
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