Deuteronomy 28:53
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:53 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:53 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:53 — KJV
“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: body: Heb. belly”
— Deuteronomy 28:53 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:53 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 28:53
“But the women, and the little ones, and the cattle, and all that is in the city, even all the spoil thereof, shalt thou take unto thyself; and thou shalt eat the spoil of thine enemies, which the LORD thy God hath given thee. take: Heb. spoil”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:53: shalt, eat, thine
“So that he will not give to any of them of the flesh of his children whom he shall eat: because he hath nothing left him in the siege, and in the straitness, wherewith thine enemies shall distress thee in all thy gates.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:53: eat, thine, flesh
“And I will cause them to eat the flesh of their sons and the flesh of their daughters, and they shall eat every one the flesh of his friend in the siege and straitness, wherewith their enemies, and they that seek their lives, shall straiten them.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:53: eat, flesh, sons
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. grieved: Heb. bitter”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:53: eat, sons, daughters
“The LORD hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy corn to be meat for thine enemies; and the sons of the stranger shall not drink thy wine, for the which thou hast laboured: Surely...: Heb. If I give, etc”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:53: eat, thine, sons
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