# Will a virgin forget her jewelry, a bride her sash?

God uses this question to introduce the idea of remembering things that are important to someone. Alternate translation: "You know that a virgin would never forget to put on her jewelry, and a bride would never forget to put on her sash." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])

# Will a virgin forget her jewelry, a bride her sash

The words "will" and "forget" are understood to be part of the second phrase also. Alternate translation: "Will a virgin forget her jewelry, and will a bride forget her sash" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-ellipsis]])

# sash

This word refers to an ornament that is wrapped around the body, arms, or legs. You may need to translate it as a general word like "attire" or "ornament."

# days without number

"a very long time"