Deuteronomy 28:40

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Deuteronomy 28:40 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou shalt have olive-trees throughout all thy borders, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast [its fruit].” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou shalt have olive-trees throughout all thy borders, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast [its fruit].
Deuteronomy 28:40 — American Standard Version

Context — Deuteronomy 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
40Thou shalt have olive-trees throughout all thy borders, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast [its fruit].

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“anoint thyself: Psa 23:5, Psa 104:15; Mic 6:15 Deuteronomy 28:41”
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