Deuteronomy 28:54

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Even the most refined and gentle of men among you will begrudge food to his own brother, to the wife whom he embraces, and to the last of his remaining children,

Cross References

2 Samuel 12:3

but the poor man had nothing but one little ewe lamb, which he had bought. He brought it up, and it grew up with him and with his children; it used to eat of his meager fare, and drink from his cup, and lie in his bosom, and it was like a daughter to him.

Psalm 103:13

As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.

Proverbs 23:6

Do not eat the bread of the stingy; do not desire their delicacies;

Proverbs 28:22

The miser is in a hurry to get rich and does not know that loss is sure to come.

Isaiah 49:15

Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.

Micah 7:5

Put no trust in a friend, have no confidence in a loved one; guard the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your embrace;

Matthew 11:8

What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces.

Matthew 20:15

Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

Deuteronomy 13:6

If anyone secretly entices you—even if it is your brother, your father's son or your mother's son, or your own son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your most intimate friend—saying, “Let us go worship other gods,” whom neither you nor your ancestors have known,

Deuteronomy 15:9

Be careful that you do not entertain a mean thought, thinking, “The seventh year, the year of remission, is near,” and therefore view your needy neighbor with hostility and give nothing; your neighbor might cry to the Lord against you, and you would incur guilt.

Deuteronomy 28:53

In the desperate straits to which the enemy siege reduces you, you will eat the fruit of your womb, the flesh of your own sons and daughters whom the Lord your God has given you.

Deuteronomy 28:55

giving to none of them any of the flesh of his children whom he is eating, because nothing else remains to him, in the desperate straits to which the enemy siege will reduce you in all your towns.