Deuteronomy 28:42

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Deuteronomy 28:42 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Swarms of locusts will consume all your trees and the produce of your land.

King James Version KJV

All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume.

American Standard Version ASV

All thy trees and the fruit of thy ground shall the locust possess.

Bible in Basic English BBE

All your trees and the fruit of your land will be the locust's.

Free Bible Version FBV

Locust swarms will destroy all your trees and crops.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

All thy trees and fruite of thy land shall the grashopper consume.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

all thy trees and the fruit of thy ground doth the locust possess;

World English Bible WEB

Locusts will consume all of your trees and the fruit of your ground.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

The blast shall consume all the trees and the fruits of thy ground.

Translation for Translators T4T

Swarms of locusts/insects will eat your crops and the leaves of all your trees.

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Deuteronomy 28:42 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כָּל עֵצְ/ךָ֖ וּ/פְרִ֣י אַדְמָתֶ֑/ךָ יְיָרֵ֖שׁ הַ/צְּלָצַֽל

כָּל kôl H3605 all N-ms

עֵצְ/ךָ֖ ʻêts H6086 tree N-ms | Suff

וּ/פְרִ֣י pᵉrîy H6529 fruit Conj | N-ms

אַדְמָתֶ֑/ךָ ʼădâmâh H127 land N-fs | Suff

יְיָרֵ֖שׁ yârash H3423 to possess V-Piel-Imperf-3ms

הַ/צְּלָצַֽל tsᵉlâtsal H6767 buzzing Art | N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 28:42

כָּל kôl H3605 "all" N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

עֵצְ/ךָ֖ ʻêts H6086 "tree" N-ms | Suff

This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.

Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.

וּ/פְרִ֣י pᵉrîy H6529 "fruit" Conj | N-ms

In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.

Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.

אַדְמָתֶ֑/ךָ ʼădâmâh H127 "land" N-fs | Suff

This Hebrew word refers to the earth or soil, often describing the ground as a source of sustenance. It is used to describe the physical earth, a plot of land, or even a whole country. The KJV translates it as 'country', 'earth', or 'land'.

Definition: : soil 1) ground, land 1a) ground (as general, tilled, yielding sustenance) 1b) piece of ground, a specific plot of land 1c) earth substance (for building or constructing) 1d) ground as earth's visible surface 1e) land, territory, country 1f) whole inhabited earth 1g) city in Naphtali

Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: country, earth, ground, husband(-man) (-ry), land. See also: Genesis 1:25; 1 Kings 8:40; Psalms 49:12.

יְיָרֵ֖שׁ yârash H3423 "to possess" V-Piel-Imperf-3ms

To possess means to take control of something, like a piece of land, by driving out others and occupying it. This word is used in the Bible to describe inheriting property or seizing power.

Definition: : possess/inherit 1) to seize, dispossess, take possession off, inherit, disinherit, occupy, impoverish, be an heir 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take possession of 1a2) to inherit 1a3) to impoverish, come to poverty, be poor 1b) (Niphal) to be dispossessed, be impoverished, come to poverty 1c) (Piel) to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to possess or inherit 1d2) to cause others to possess or inherit 1d3) to impoverish 1d4) to dispossess 1d5) to destroy, bring to ruin, disinherit

Usage: Occurs in 204 OT verses. KJV: cast out, consume, destroy, disinherit, dispossess, drive(-ing) out, enjoy, expel, [idiom] without fail, (give to, leave for) inherit(-ance, -or) [phrase] magistrate, be (make) poor, come to poverty, (give to, make to) possess, get (have) in (take) possession, seize upon, succeed, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 15:3; Joshua 15:63; Psalms 25:13.

הַ/צְּלָצַֽל tsᵉlâtsal H6767 "buzzing" Art | N-ms

Tsᵉlâtsal means a loud clatter or whirring, like the sound of cymbals or a cricket's wings.

Definition: whirring, buzzing

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: cymbal, locust, shadowing, spear. See also: Deuteronomy 28:42; Job 40:31; Psalms 150:5.

Study Notes — Deuteronomy 28:42

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Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:42 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:42
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:42
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:42
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:42
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:42
Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:42

Context — The Curses of Disobedience

40You will have olive trees throughout your territory but will never anoint yourself with oil, because the olives will drop off. 41You will father sons and daughters, but they will not remain yours, because they will go into captivity.

42Swarms of locusts will consume all your trees and the produce of your land.

43The foreigner living among you will rise higher and higher above you, while you sink down lower and lower. 44He will lend to you, but you will not lend to him. He will be the head, and you will be the tail.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Amos 7:1–2	This is what the Lord GOD showed me: He was preparing swarms of locusts just after the king’s harvest, as the late spring crop was coming up. And when the locusts had eaten every green plant in the land, I said, “Lord GOD, please forgive! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?”
2	Deuteronomy 28:38–39	You will sow much seed in the field but harvest little, because the locusts will consume it. You will plant and cultivate vineyards, but will neither drink the wine nor gather the grapes, because worms will eat them.

Deuteronomy 28:42 Summary

Deuteronomy 28:42 warns us that if we disobey God's commands, we may face devastating consequences, like a swarm of locusts consuming all our resources. This verse reminds us to trust in God's provision and care, rather than relying on our own strength, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7. By obeying God's laws and trusting in His goodness, we can avoid the curses that come from disobedience and instead experience His blessings and protection, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2. This principle is still relevant today, as we see in Galatians 6:7-8, where we are reminded that we reap what we sow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of locusts in Deuteronomy 28:42?

Locusts are often a symbol of judgment and devastation in the Bible, as seen in Exodus 10:4-5, where they were one of the plagues sent by God upon Egypt. In Deuteronomy 28:42, they represent the consequences of disobedience to God's commands.

How does this verse relate to the rest of Deuteronomy 28?

Deuteronomy 28:42 is part of a larger section that outlines the blessings and curses that will come upon the Israelites depending on their obedience to God's laws, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and Deuteronomy 28:15. This verse specifically highlights one of the curses that will occur if they disobey.

Is this verse only applicable to the Israelites, or does it have relevance for us today?

While Deuteronomy 28:42 was specifically addressed to the Israelites, the principle of reaping what we sow is a universal truth that applies to all people, as seen in Galatians 6:7-8. We can learn from this verse the importance of obedience to God's commands to avoid similar consequences.

How can we apply the warning of Deuteronomy 28:42 to our own lives?

We can apply this verse by recognizing the importance of trusting in God's provision and care, rather than relying on our own strength and resources, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7 and Matthew 6:25-34. By doing so, we can avoid the devastation that comes from disobedience and instead experience God's blessings and protection.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I may be experiencing the 'locusts' of devastation in my own life, and how can I turn to God for relief?
How does the image of locusts consuming all the trees and produce of the land make me think about the consequences of sin and disobedience?
In what ways can I trust in God's provision and care, rather than relying on my own strength and resources, as I face challenges and uncertainties in my life?
What are some practical steps I can take to obey God's commands and avoid the curses that come from disobedience, as warned in Deuteronomy 28:42?

Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 28:42

All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume. Which is a creature that not only consumes grass, and herbs, and the corn of the field, but all green trees; see Exodus 10:15.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 28:42

All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume. No JFB commentary on this verse.

Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:42

Deuteronomy 28:42 All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume.Ver. 42. The locusts.] All sorts of vermin.

Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 28:42

(38-42) These are the contrary to Deuteronomy 28:11; and Deuteronomy 28:44 is the contrary to Deuteronomy 28:12-13. From the order of the passage it might seem that these particular troubles were to come on Israel after their captivity. And perhaps it is not accidental that something very like a fulfilment of Deu 28:38-40 is found in Haggai 1:6-11. (Comp. also Isaiah 5:10, “Ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer shall yield an ephah.”)

Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 28:42

42. locust] Heb. ṣ ?elaṣ ?al, from the rustling of its wings.

Sermons on Deuteronomy 28:42

	Sermon	Description
	Bristol Conference 1962 - Part 6 by William MacDonald	In this sermon, the preacher highlights the issue of luxury, complacency, and ease in today's society, particularly within the church. He references 1 Corinthians chapter 4, where
	Bible Survey - Amos by Peter Hammond	Peter Hammond preaches on the prophet Amos, a humble and bold shepherd who fearlessly proclaimed God's truth to the Northern tribes of Israel during a time of peace and prosperity.