Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Deuteronomy 28:39 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Deuteronomy 28:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 28 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress them, but shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall eat them.”
Deuteronomy 28:39 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:39
Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress them, but shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall eat them. Vineyards required years of cultivation before bearing fruit—this curse meant long-term investment without any return. The Hebrew tola'at (worm/grub) would destroy vines before harvest, compounding frustration. Isaiah 5:1-7 later used failed vineyard as metaphor for Israel's spiritual fruitlessness despite God's careful cultivation.Wine symbolized covenant blessing and joy (Psalm 104:15). To plant vineyards but never taste wine meant existing without joy, experi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 28:39
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and have not remembered the rock of your strength. Therefore you plant pleasant plants”
“ten yokes”
“a day of clouds and thick darkness. As the dawn spreading on the mountains”
“the great locust has eaten. What the great locust has left”
“and it chewed on the vine”