Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Corn?

18 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Corn in the Bible

Discover 18 Bible verses about corn. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on corn, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

18
Total Verses
15
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Corn

  1. 1
    Genesis 41:5
    And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good. rank: Heb. fat
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 41:47
    And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 41:48
    And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Genesis 41:49
    And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Exodus 22:6
    If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Deuteronomy 23:25
    When thou comest into the standing corn of thy neighbour, then thou mayest pluck the ears with thine hand; but thou shalt not move a sickle unto thy neighbour's standing corn.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Deuteronomy 33:28
    Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Joshua 5:11
    And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the passover, unleavened cakes, and parched corn in the selfsame day.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Joshua 5:12
    And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Judges 15:5
    And when he had set the brands on fire, he let them go into the standing corn of the Philistines, and burnt up both the shocks, and also the standing corn, with the vineyards and olives.
    KJV

Subtopics of Corn

In valleys
A product of Egypt
Palestine
Parched
Ground
Eaten by the Israelites
Shocks of, burnt
Heads of, plucked by Christ's disciples
Mosaic laws concerning
FIGURATIVE
Symbolical
A product of Palestine
Figurative
Mosiac laws concerning
Symbolic

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Corn? (15 Verses)

And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good. rank: Heb. fat
And in the seven plenteous years the earth brought forth by handfuls.
And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, which were in the land of Egypt, and laid up the food in the cities: the food of the field, which was round about every city, laid he up in the same.
And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.
If fire break out, and catch in thorns, so that the stacks of corn, or the standing corn, or the field, be consumed therewith; he that kindled the fire shall surely make restitution.
When thou comest into the standing corn of thy neighbour, then thou mayest pluck the ears with thine hand; but thou shalt not move a sickle unto thy neighbour's standing corn.
Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.
And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the passover, unleavened cakes, and parched corn in the selfsame day.
And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.
And when he had set the brands on fire, he let them go into the standing corn of the Philistines, and burnt up both the shocks, and also the standing corn, with the vineyards and olives.
And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and dip thy morsel in the vinegar. And she sat beside the reapers: and he reached her parched corn, and she did eat, and was sufficed, and left.
The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.
There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy merchants: they traded in thy market wheat of Minnith, and Pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm. balm: or, rosin
They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon. grow: or, blossom scent: or, memorial

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Corn? (3 Verses)

At that time Jesus went on the sabbath day through the corn; and his disciples were an hungred, and began to pluck the ears of corn, and to eat.
For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Corn

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about corn. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about corn and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about corn is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on corn needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about corn with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about corn, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about corn?
Discover 18 Bible verses about corn. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on corn, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 18 key verses about corn spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about corn are there?
There are 18 key Bible verses about corn compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about corn?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about corn is Genesis 41:5 — "And he slept and dreamed the second time: and, behold, seven ears of corn came up upon one stalk, rank and good. rank: Heb. fat"
Where in the Bible does it talk about corn?
Corn is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 18 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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