Jeremiah 50:43

God's Word

The king of Babylon has heard reports about them, and he loses courage. Anguish will grip him as pain grips a woman in labor.

Cross References

Jeremiah 30:6

Ask now, and see: Can a man give birth to a child? Why, then, do I see every strong man holding his stomach in pain like a woman giving birth to a child? Why has every face turned pale?

Jeremiah 49:22

The enemy will swoop down like eagles and spread their wings over Bozrah. On that day Edom’s soldiers will be like women in childbirth.

Jeremiah 49:24

The people of Damascus are weak. They turn to flee, but panic grips them. Anguish and pain grip them like a woman in labor.

Jeremiah 51:31

Runners run to meet runners. Messengers follow messengers. They inform the king of Babylon that his entire city is captured.

Jeremiah 6:24

We have heard the news about them. Our hands hang limp. We are gripped by anguish and pain like a woman giving birth to a child.