Who are the women 'with child' in Matthew 24:19?
Expectant mothers and nursing mothers with little ones are the women 'with child' in Matthew 24:19. Jesus pronounces woe upon them, recognizing that fleeing in winter or on the Sabbath would be especially difficult for pregnant and nursing women.
Les explains that verse 19 introduces yet another segment of society: mothers. He identifies those "with child" as expectant mothers and those nursing as mothers with little ones. This follows earlier categories like retired people on housetop patios and working-class people in the field, each warned to flee without delay. Verse 20 adds that they should pray their flight not be in winter or on the Sabbath, because Israel is going back under the law. Les notes a modern parallel: a law before the Jerusalem Knesset to reestablish the Sabbath in every category of Israel, which has caused controversy.
And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!
More Questions
Who are the 'with child' and 'nursing' groups mentioned in Matthew 24:19?
The group described as 'with child' and 'nursing' in the tribulation prophecy refers to the younger generation—young women, including pregnant women and nursing mothers—who must flee with their offspring.
Who are the 'with child' people in verse 19 of the tribulation passage?
Les teaches that verse 19's 'those with child' are the younger generation—pregnant women and nursing mothers—and that this group includes not only the mother but her offspring, whom she will have to carry during the flight.