Deuteronomy 28:38
Deuteronomy 28:38 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Seeds produce nothing; locusts destroy the harvest.
The Context of Deuteronomy 28:38
Agricultural devastation by locusts.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:38 Mean?
Labor and investment in planting are extensive, but the yield is minimal. Locusts consume the crop before it can be harvested. This illustrates the curse of futility: work undertaken yields no benefit. The effort is wasted by forces beyond control.
The disobedient experience the bitterest form of loss: investing labor with nothing to show for it. Hope invested in planting is destroyed by plague.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:38
What does Deuteronomy 28:38 mean?
Seeds produce nothing; locusts destroy the harvest.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:38?
Agricultural devastation by locusts.