Psalms 109:10 Meaning and Explanation
“Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Psalms 109:10
The curse extends to the enemy's children's survival and status.
What Does Psalms 109:10 Mean?
Vagrancy and begging were signs of the deepest social shame and deprivation. The psalmist calls for the enemy's children to experience homelessness and hunger as a consequence of their father's wickedness.
The repetition of 'seek' and 'bread' emphasizes the struggle for basic survival. The psalmist frames this as justice: those who have persecuted the poor and needy should themselves know poverty.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 109:10
What does Psalms 109:10 mean?
May the enemy's children be forced to wander homeless and beg for survival.
What is the context of Psalms 109:10?
The curse extends to the enemy's children's survival and status.