Deuteronomy 28:39

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 28:39 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou shalt plant vineyards and dress them, but thou shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather [the grapes]; for the worm shall eat them.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou shalt plant vineyards and dress them, but thou shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather [the grapes]; for the worm shall eat them.
Deuteronomy 28:39 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
39Thou shalt plant vineyards and dress them, but thou shalt neither drink of the wine, nor gather [the grapes]; for the worm shall eat them.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“for the worms: Joe 1:4-7, Joe 2:2-4; Jon 4:7 Deuteronomy 28:40”
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