Deuteronomy 28:56
Deuteronomy 28:56 Meaning and Explanation
“The tender and delicate woman among you, which would not adventure to set the sole of her foot upon the ground for delicateness and tenderness, her eye shall be evil toward the husband of her bosom, and toward her son, and toward her daughter,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Delicate women become hostile to family in desperation.
The Context of Deuteronomy 28:56
Women made hostile to family by desperation.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:56 Mean?
The most sheltered, refined woman—so delicate she could not touch earth—turns evil-eyed against her closest family. Extreme circumstances invert her nature. The specificity (husband, son, daughter) shows that siege-famine breaks the most intimate bonds.
This verse parallels verse 54, showing that desperation destroys every person's capacity for love and protection of kin.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:56
What does Deuteronomy 28:56 mean?
Delicate women become hostile to family in desperation.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:56?
Women made hostile to family by desperation.