OLD TESTAMENT

Jeremiah 19:9

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I will cause them to eat the flesh of their sons and the flesh of their daughters. They will each eat the flesh of his friend in the siege and in the distress with which their enemies, and those who seek their life, will distress them.”’

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Verse 9. Sons, to punish them for their cruel sacrifices. Saint Jerome—This was verified under Sedecias. Lamentations 2:10 and 4:10. Ezekiel 5:10.

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