Deuteronomy 28:57
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:57 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:57 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And toward her young one that cometh out from between her feet, and toward her children which she shall bear: for she sh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:57 — KJV
“And toward her young one that cometh out from between her feet, and toward her children which she shall bear: for she shall eat them for want of all things secretly in the siege and straitness, wherewith thine enemy shall distress thee in thy gates. young one: Heb. afterbirth”
— Deuteronomy 28:57 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:57 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 28:57
“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 28:57: children, eat, siege
“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”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:57: eat, siege, straitness
“O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all this greatness, in making known all these great things. great...: Heb. greatnesses”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:57: one, eat, things
“Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; thy...: Heb. thine arm preserve...: Heb. reserve the children of death”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:57: one, children, eat
“But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:57: one, children, eat
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