Deuteronomy 24:19

Translations

Modern

If you are harvesting in your field and forget a sheaf there, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Traditional

When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.

Literal

When you reap your harvest in your field and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it. To the sojourner, to the fatherless, and to the widow it shall be, that YHWH your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Latin

Quando messueris segetem in agro tuo, et oblitus manipulum reliqueris, non reverteris, ut tollas illum: sed advenam, et pupillum, et viduam auferre patieris, ut benedicat tibi Dominus Deus tuus in omni opere manuum tuarum.

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Hebrew

English

If you are harvesting in your field and forget a sheaf there, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

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Ancient Law Codes Concern for the Poor Social Justice True Justice

Related verses

Leviticus 23:22
When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap all the way to the edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and the foreign resident. I am the LORD your God.’”
Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
Leviticus 19:9–10
When you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest.
Deuteronomy 14:29
Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands.
Luke 14:13–14
But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind,
Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
Proverbs 11:24–25
One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
Psalm 112:9
He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
2 Corinthians 9:6–8
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
Isaiah 58:7–11
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
Psalm 41:1–3
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.
Isaiah 32:8
But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Biblical Concept of Law Covenant Deuteronomy, Book of Foreigner Glean, Gleaning Orphan Poor, the Widow

Topics

Agriculture: Laws Concerning Gleaning: Laws Concerning Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Orphan: General Scriptures Concerning Poor: Duty To Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Strangers in Israel: Laws Respecting: To Have the Gleaning of the Harvest The Harvest: Legal Provision for the Poor During Widow: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Widows: Laws Respecting: To be Allowed to Glean in Fields and Vineyards Widows: should be Allowed to Share in Our Blessings

Deuteronomy 24:19

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