Deuteronomy 28:40
What does Deuteronomy 28:40 mean?
A plain-English look at Deuteronomy 28:40 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thou shalt have olive-trees throughout all thy borders, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast its fruit.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast his fruit.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thou shalt have olive-trees throughout all thy borders, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with the oil; for thine olive shall cast its fruit.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Your land will be full of olive-trees, but there will be no oil for the comfort of your body; for your olive-tree will give no fruit.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862olives are to thee in all thy border, and oil thou dost not pour out, for thine olive doth fall off.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Thou shalt have olive trees in all thy borders, and shalt not be anointed with the oil: for the olives shall fall off and perish.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Olive-trees shalt thou have throughout all thy borders, but thou shalt not anoint thyself with oil; for thine olive-tree shall cast its fruit.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Micah 6:15
Thou shalt sow, but shalt not reap; thou shalt tread the olives, but shalt not anoint thee with oil; and the vintage, but shalt not drink the wine.
- Psalms 104:15
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, Andoil to make his face to shine, And bread that strengtheneth man’s heart.
- Psalms 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; My cup runneth over.
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