Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Harvest Time?
11 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Harvest Time in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about harvest time. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Harvest Time
- 1Exodus 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 - 2Psalms 100:1
“A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. praise: or, thanksgiving all: Heb. all the earth”
KJV - 3Proverbs 3:9
“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:”
KJV - 4Matthew 9:37
“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;”
KJV - 5Matthew 13:30
“Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.”
KJV - 6
- 7Luke 10:2
“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.”
KJV - 8John 4:35
“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.”
KJV - 9Galatians 6:9
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
KJV - 10James 5:7
“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be: or, Be long patient, or, Suffer with long patience”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Harvest Time? (3 Verses)
“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.”
“A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. praise: or, thanksgiving all: Heb. all the earth”
“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Harvest Time? (8 Verses)
“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;”
“Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.”
“He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;”
“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.”
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be: or, Be long patient, or, Suffer with long patience”
“And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Harvest Time
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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.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about harvest time. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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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.
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Memorise at least one key verse about harvest time 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 time 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 time needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about harvest time 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 time, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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