KJV ORIGINAL
Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine’s flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They stay among the tombs and spend the night in burial places. They eat pork and have soup made from disgusting things in their bowls.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is describing people who engage in forbidden religious practices, including eating unclean foods and conducting rituals in graveyards.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the religious practices of Israelites who had turned away from God's commands and adopted pagan rituals. In ancient times, some people would sleep in tombs or sacred places seeking visions or communication with the dead, which was strictly forbidden in Jewish law. Eating pork and other 'unclean' foods was also against God's dietary laws given to Moses.
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