Deuteronomy 22:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with divers seeds: lest the fruit of thy seed which thou hast sown, and the fruit of thy vineyard, be defiled.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Deuteronomy 22:9
Beginning a series on maintaining separation in agriculture and personal matters.
What Does Deuteronomy 22:9 Mean?
Mixing different seeds in a vineyard produces unintended hybrids and contaminated harvests. The law maintains purity of purpose and product. Agricultural distinctness serves practical and symbolic order.
The word 'defiled' treats mixed planting as a violation of sacred boundary. The vineyard must remain dedicated to its intended crop. This mirrors the principle in verse 5 of maintaining distinct categories.
Deuteronomy 22:9 in the Original Language
qiddēsh (קִדַּשׁ), 'defiled' — literally becomes holy (separated), here meaning becomes forbidden or set apart as wrong.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 22:9
What does Deuteronomy 22:9 mean?
Do not plant different crops together in a vineyard.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 22:9?
Beginning a series on maintaining separation in agriculture and personal matters.