Deuteronomy 28:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:38 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:38 — KJV
“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)
Deuteronomy 28:38 in Context — About the Book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is Moses' farewell sermon on the edge of the Promised Land — a passionate retelling of the law for a new generation. Its heartbeat is love: love God with all your heart, soul, and strength. Jesus quoted Deuteronomy more than almost any other book.
Cross-References for Deuteronomy 28:38
“And I will leave thee thrown into the wilderness, thee and all the fish of thy rivers: thou shalt fall upon the open fields; thou shalt not be brought together, nor gathered: I have given thee for meat to the beasts of the field and to the fowls of the heaven. open...: Heb. face of the field”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:38: shalt, into, field
“Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:38: much, into, field
“If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:38: much, into, field
“And it shall come to pass in the increase, that ye shall give the fifth part unto Pharaoh, and four parts shall be your own, for seed of the field, and for your food, and for them of your households, and for food for your little ones.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:38: seed, field, little
“And when they did mete it with an omer, he that gathered much had nothing over, and he that gathered little had no lack; they gathered every man according to his eating.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:38: much, gather, little
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