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Deuteronomy 28:40 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Deuteronomy 28:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Deuteronomy chapter 28 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast his fruit.”
Deuteronomy 28:40 (KJV)
Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:40
Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast his fruit. Olive oil was essential in ancient Israel—used for cooking, lighting, medicine, anointing, and religious ritual. The Hebrew nashal (cast/drop prematurely) indicates crop failure before maturity. Possessing olive groves yet lacking oil meant having wealth you cannot access—tantalizing proximity to provision without actual benefit.Oil symbolized the Holy Spirit's anointing (1 Samuel 16:13, Acts 10:38). Lacking oil despite having trees pictures religious for...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 28:40
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“but won't reap. You will tread the olives”
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
“oil to make his face to shine”