Deuteronomy 28:30
Deuteronomy 28:30 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt betroth a wife, and another man shall lie with her: thou shalt build an house, and thou shalt not dwell therein: thou shalt plant a vineyard, and shalt not gather the grapes thereof.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Deuteronomy 28:30
Dispossession in intimate and economic life.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:30 Mean?
The curse inverts possession and enjoyment. Betrothal leads to another possessing the wife. Building a house results in displacement. Planting yields for another's harvest. All human enterprises—family, home, vineyard—are stripped away before enjoyment can occur.
This curse is profoundly psychological: witnessing one's own work benefit others while oneself remains dispossessed. The labor and loss become the disobedient's defining experience.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:30
What does Deuteronomy 28:30 mean?
All fruits of labor are taken by others.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:30?
Dispossession in intimate and economic life.