What is the meaning of Jeremiah 15:9? The mother of seven will grow faint “The mother of seven will grow faint” paints the picture of a woman once considered supremely blessed—seven children being a symbol of fullness and favor (1 Samuel 2:5). Now, instead of strength, she collapses. - The verse shows God’s judgment reaching even the most secure households. - Jeremiah earlier warned that sin would hollow out every refuge (Jeremiah 6:11–12). - Isaiah 47:9 speaks of sudden loss of children as a sign of divine wrath; the same theme echoes here. - It reminds us that no earthly blessing can shield from the consequences of persistent rebellion (Deuteronomy 28:15, 32). she will breathe her last breath The woman not only faints; she dies. “She will breathe her last breath”. - The line personalizes the national catastrophe: it is not abstract; lives end. - Hosea 9:12 warns, “Even if they raise children, I will bereave them,” illustrating the grief Jeremiah now describes. - 1 Samuel 4:21–22 records a mother dying in childbirth when God’s glory departed—Jeremiah’s generation faces a similar departure of God’s favor. Her sun will set while it is still day Judgment falls “while it is still day”—a noon-day sunset. - Amos 8:9 foretells, “I will make the sun go down at noon,” signaling abrupt disaster. - Micah 3:6 repeats the idea of sudden darkness for those who reject God’s word. - The nation’s future, once bright, ends prematurely; crimes have cut short the daylight of opportunity (Jeremiah 7:13–15). she will be disgraced and humiliated Shame replaces honor. - Jeremiah 13:18 urges Judah’s leaders, “Humble yourselves… for your glorious crown has fallen.” That prophecy now lands. - Lamentations 1:8 shows Jerusalem portrayed as a woman whose “nakedness is exposed.” Public disgrace follows spiritual infidelity. - Isaiah 54:4 contrasts future restoration, but only after the humiliation described here runs its course. And the rest I will put to the sword in the presence of their enemies The calamity is completed by warfare. - “The rest” points to survivors of famine and disease (Jeremiah 14:12). They will face the Babylonian sword. - Deuteronomy 32:25 warned of a sword “outside” when covenant curses fell. Jeremiah confirms that warning. - Jeremiah 16:4 says, “They will die by the sword and famine… their corpses will be food for the birds,” matching this verse’s severity. - The phrase “in the presence of their enemies” underscores utter helplessness—God Himself hands them over (Psalm 44:12). summary Jeremiah 15:9 compresses Judah’s downfall into one heartbreaking scene: a once-blessed mother collapses, dies, loses her daylight, suffers public shame, and sees her remaining children slain. Every phrase shows how comprehensive God’s judgment becomes when a people refuse repentance. Yet even this stark warning carries a gracious purpose: to jolt hearts back to the only refuge—wholehearted return to the Lord who judges justly and restores those who seek Him (Jeremiah 15:19). |
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