Deuteronomy 28:42
Deuteronomy 28:42 Meaning and Explanation
“All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Deuteronomy 28:42
Total agricultural destruction.
What Does Deuteronomy 28:42 Mean?
The curse summary: all vegetation becomes food for locusts. Nothing escapes. Trees and their fruit—the entire agricultural foundation—are consumed by plague insects. Complete agricultural devastation is achieved.
This single verse consolidates the agricultural curses: whatever grows is consumed before benefit can accrue to the people.
Deuteronomy 28:42 in the Original Language
arbeh (אַרְבֶּה), 'locust' — a plague insect causing massive agricultural devastation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 28:42
What does Deuteronomy 28:42 mean?
Locusts destroy all trees and crops.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 28:42?
Total agricultural destruction.