Jeremiah 6:24 Meaning and Explanation
“We have heard the fame thereof: our hands wax feeble: anguish hath taken hold of us, and pain, as of a woman in travail.”
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Read Full Chapter →At news of the invaders, the people lose courage and are gripped by anguish like birth pangs.
The Context of Jeremiah 6:24
Terror precedes and ensures the fall of the city.
What Does Jeremiah 6:24 Mean?
The fame of the northern people has reached Judah before the armies arrive. This is the psychological precursor to physical defeat: fear and dread weaken resolve. Our hands wax feeble describes the loss of strength and will to resist.
Pain as of a woman in travail (labor) conveys acute, inescapable suffering. The people are gripped by existential dread. No escape appears possible; no relief comes. The comparison to birth pangs is ironic—the pain produces not new life but destruction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 6:24
What does Jeremiah 6:24 mean?
At news of the invaders, the people lose courage and are gripped by anguish like birth pangs.
What is the context of Jeremiah 6:24?
Terror precedes and ensures the fall of the city.