Deuteronomy 28:38

Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Deuteronomy 28:38

BSB
You will sow much seed in the field but harvest little, because the locusts will consume it.
AKJV
You shall carry much seed out into the field, and shall gather but little in; for the locust shall consume it.
CPDV
You will sow much seed upon the ground, but you will harvest little. For the locusts will devour everything.
ERV
Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather little in; for the locust shall consume it.
NHEB
You shall carry much seed out into the field, and shall gather little in; for the locust shall consume it.
SMT
Thou shalt bring out much seed to thy field, and shalt gather little, for the locust shall devour it.

Commentary for Deuteronomy 28:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Deuteronomy 28:38
Summary
Locusts consume crops despite sowing effort
Event
Insects destroy planted seed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Curse