Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
They couldn't stand the thought of any food at all, and they were close to dying.
This verse describes people who are so sick or distressed that they've lost all appetite and are near death.
📚 Historical Context
In the context of Psalm 107, this verse is part of a larger hymn of thanksgiving that recounts God's deliverance of people from various forms of distress, including illness caused by rebellion against Him. It specifically describes individuals who have suffered so severely from their own actions that they lose all appetite for food and approach the edge of death, symbolizing the physical and spiritual consequences of straying from God's path. This psalm was likely used in ancient Israelite worship to remind the community of God's faithfulness in rescuing those who call upon Him.
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