Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Harvest?

37 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Harvest in the Bible

Discover 11 powerful Bible verses about harvest. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential creation & nature topic.

37
Total Verses
30
Old Testament
7
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Harvest

  1. 1
    Genesis 8:22
    While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. While: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth
    KJV
  2. 2
    Exodus 9:31
    And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was bolled.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Exodus 9:32
    But the wheat and the rie were not smitten: for they were not grown up. not grown: Heb. hidden or, dark
    KJV
  4. 4
    Exodus 23:16
    And the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy labours, which thou hast sown in the field: and the feast of ingathering, which is in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in thy labours out of the field.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Exodus 34:21
    Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Exodus 34:22
    And thou shalt observe the feast of weeks, of the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year's end. year's end: Heb. revolution of the year
    KJV
  7. 7
    Leviticus 23:15
    And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete:
    KJV
  8. 8
    Leviticus 23:16
    Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Leviticus 23:17
    Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth deals: they shall be of fine flour; they shall be baken with leaven; they are the firstfruits unto the LORD.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Leviticus 26:5
    And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.
    KJV

Subtopics of Harvest

harvest time
planting seeds for the harvest
seed and harvest
seed time and harvest
Sabbath to be observed in
Sabbath desecrated in
Of wheat at Pentecost, in Palestine
And of wheat before harvest time
Of barley, before wheat
Celebrated with joy
Promises of plentiful
FIGURATIVE
Figurative
Of wheat, before vintage

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Harvest? (30 Verses)

While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. While: Heb. As yet all the days of the earth
And the flax and the barley was smitten: for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was bolled.
But the wheat and the rie were not smitten: for they were not grown up. not grown: Heb. hidden or, dark
And the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy labours, which thou hast sown in the field: and the feast of ingathering, which is in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in thy labours out of the field.
Six days thou shalt work, but on the seventh day thou shalt rest: in earing time and in harvest thou shalt rest.
And thou shalt observe the feast of weeks, of the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the feast of ingathering at the year's end. year's end: Heb. revolution of the year
And ye shall count unto you from the morrow after the sabbath, from the day that ye brought the sheaf of the wave offering; seven sabbaths shall be complete:
Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the LORD.
Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth deals: they shall be of fine flour; they shall be baken with leaven; they are the firstfruits unto the LORD.
And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land safely.
And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech. merry: or, songs
In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.
There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish , and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.
Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?
Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath.
And it came to pass, that when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the gates should be shut, and charged that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I at the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.
So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice.
Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath. about: Heb. before
And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. greatness: or, multitude
They reap every one his corn in the field: and they gather the vintage of the wicked. corn: Heb. mingled corn, or, dredge they gather: Heb. the wicked gather the vintage
Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. not: or, to him
And gladness is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful field; and in the vineyards there shall be no singing, neither shall there be shouting: the treaders shall tread out no wine in their presses; I have made their vintage shouting to cease.
Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.
The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.
And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab; and I have caused wine to fail from the winepresses: none shall tread with shouting; their shouting shall be no shouting.
Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. the former rain moderately: or, a teacher of righteousness moderately: Heb. according to righteousness
And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the fats shall overflow with wine and oil.
Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe: come, get you down; for the press is full, the fats overflow; for their wickedness is great.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Harvest? (7 Verses)

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. ripe: or, dried

How to Study What the Bible Says About Harvest

  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 harvest. 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 harvest 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 harvest 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 harvest needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about harvest 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 harvest, 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 harvest?
Discover 11 powerful Bible verses about harvest. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential creation & nature topic. The Bible contains 37 key verses about harvest spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about harvest are there?
There are 37 key Bible verses about harvest compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about harvest?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about harvest is Genesis 8:22 — "While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. While: Heb. As yet all t..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about harvest?
Harvest is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 37 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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