King James Version
Deuteronomy 28:38 in the King James Version says “Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it.” — study this verse from Deuteronomy chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it.”
Deuteronomy 28:38 · KJV
The LORD shall bring thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers have known; and there shalt thou serve other gods, wood and stone.
And thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among all nations whither the LORD shall lead thee.
Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it.
Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress them, but shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall eat them.
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.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Thou shalt carry”
H3318to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
“and shalt gather”
H622to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
This verse is found in the book of Deuteronomy. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Deuteronomy 28:38 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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