Now when she had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, she conceived, and bore a son.
Parallel translations
- KJV Now when she had weaned Loruhamah, she conceived, and bare a son.
- BSB After she had weaned Lo-ruhamah, Gomer conceived and gave birth to a son.
- NKJV Now when she had weaned Lo-Ruhamah, she conceived and bore a son.
- NASB When she had weaned Lo-ruhamah, she conceived and gave birth to a son.
- NLT After Gomer had weaned Lo-ruhamah, she again became pregnant and gave birth to a second son.
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Quick answer
After weaning the daughter, Gomer conceives and bears another son. The narrative moves toward the third and most severe symbolic name.
Overview
The mention of weaning marks the passage of several years and lends realism to the prophetic family. Each child's birth advances the unfolding message of judgment. This verse sets the stage for the climactic name Lo-Ammi, in which God declares the breaking of the covenant bond with the northern kingdom.
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