Deuteronomy 28:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Deuteronomy 28:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Deuteronomy 28:39 is a verse from the book of Deuteronomy in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress them, but shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worms sh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Deuteronomy 28:39 — KJV
“Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress them, but shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather the grapes; for the worms shall eat them.”
— Deuteronomy 28:39 (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:39 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 28:39
“He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:39: neither, drink, wine
“But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:39: shalt, neither, drink
“That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of rest unto the land. of thy vine...: Heb. of thy separation”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:39: shalt, dress, neither
“A jubile shall that fiftieth year be unto you: ye shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor gather the grapes in it of thy vine undressed.”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:39: dress, neither, nor
“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”
Shares key themes with Deuteronomy 28:39: vineyards, drink, gather
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