“Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine’s flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;”
The accusation of sitting in tombs and spending the night in secret places, eating pig's flesh and contaminated broth, suggests engagement in necromantic and unclean practices. The violation of dietary laws and engagement with death-related practices represent comprehensive covenant violation. The mention of secret practice suggests deliberate concealment. These practices likely reflect syncretistic engagement with neighboring religions. The graphic indictment aims to delegitimize such practices and the community members engaged in them. This verse establishes that the condemned are not merely idolatrous but engage in practices antithetical to YHWH's holiness-standards.
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