Deuteronomy 24:19-22

“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. When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean it afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing.”

"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. When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. When thou gatherest the grapes of thy vineyard, thou shalt not glean it afterward: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow. And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing." - Deuteronomy 24:19-22
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What does Deuteronomy 24:19-22 mean?

Deuteronomy 24:19-22 in the King James Version reads: 19 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…

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Harvesting with a Heart: Remembering the Forgotten

In Deuteronomy 24:19-22, we encounter a divine directive that speaks to the very heart of generosity and compassion. The verses read: "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…

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A Prayer for Harvesting with a Gracious Heart

O Lord, our God, the giver of every good and perfect gift, we come before You today with a heart full of gratitude for Your immeasurable blessings. We acknowledge that every harvest we reap, every fruit we gather, is a testament to Your faithfulness and provision in our lives…

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Deuteronomy 24:19-22 - "When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. When you beat the olives from your trees, do not go over the branches a second time. Leave what remains for the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow. When you harvest the grapes in your vineyard, do not go over the vines again. Leave what remains for the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow. Remember that you were slaves in Egypt. That is why I command you to do this."
Deuteronomy 24:22 - "And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing."
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"And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt: therefore I command thee to do this thing." - Deuteronomy 24:22
Deuteronomy 24:19 - "¶ 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."
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