Psalms 79:2 Meaning and Explanation
“The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of the heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The enemy has left dead bodies unburied, desecrating them and denying the fallen proper burial.
The Context of Psalms 79:2
Describing the desecration of God's people through the refusal of proper burial.
What Does Psalms 79:2 Mean?
Burial was a fundamental religious obligation in Israel; denial of burial was seen as the ultimate shame and dishonor. The psalmist describes a scene of profound degradation where enemies have left corpses exposed to scavengers, showing complete contempt for the dead and for God's people.
This verse emphasizes the horror and spiritual violation inherent in the invasion. The contrast between 'thy servants' and 'thy saints'—beloved by God—and their treatment as carrion underscores the gravity of the offense against both the people and God Himself.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 79:2
What does Psalms 79:2 mean?
The enemy has left dead bodies unburied, desecrating them and denying the fallen proper burial.
What is the context of Psalms 79:2?
Describing the desecration of God's people through the refusal of proper burial.