Deuteronomy 28:53
Deuteronomy 28:53 Meaning and Explanation
“And thou shalt eat the fruit of thine own body, the flesh of thy sons and of thy daughters, which the LORD thy God hath given thee, in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Extreme famine forces cannibalism during siege.
The Context of Deuteronomy 28:53
Cannibalism forced by famine.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:53 Mean?
The siege creates such desperate famine that the ultimate taboo is crossed: eating one's own children. The children given by the Lord become food for their parents. This represents the complete dehumanization and degradation that siege-famine creates.
This is the ultimate loss of dignity and violation of family bonds. The curse drives the people to acts that violate every natural and divine law.
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What does Deuteronomy 28:53 mean?
Extreme famine forces cannibalism during siege.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:53?
Cannibalism forced by famine.