Deuteronomy 24:20 net — When you beat your olive tree you must not repeat the procedure; the remaining olives belong to the resident foreigner,…

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"When you beat your olive tree you must not repeat the procedure; the remaining olives belong to the resident foreigner, orphan, and widow."

— Deuteronomy 24:20, NET Bible

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Deuteronomy 24 — Context

17

You must not pervert justice due a resident foreigner or an orphan, or take a widow’s garment as security for a loan.

18

Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and that the LORD your God redeemed you from there; therefore I am commanding you to do all this.

19

Whenever you reap your harvest in your field and leave some unraked grain there, you must not return to get it; it should go to the resident foreigner, orphan, and widow so that the LORD your God may bless all the work you do.

20

When you beat your olive tree you must not repeat the procedure; the remaining olives belong to the resident foreigner, orphan, and widow.

21

When you gather the grapes of your vineyard you must not do so a second time; they should go to the resident foreigner, orphan, and widow.

22

Remember that you were slaves in the land of Egypt; therefore, I am commanding you to do all this.

Deuteronomy 24:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 24:20 say?
Deuteronomy 24:20 in the NET Bible reads: “When you beat your olive tree you must not repeat the procedure; the remaining olives belong to the resident foreigner, orphan, and widow.”
Where is Deuteronomy 24:20 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 24:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 24, verse 20.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 24:20.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 24:20 in?
Deuteronomy 24:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 24:20?
Deuteronomy 24:20 reads (NET): “When you beat your olive tree you must not repeat the procedure; the remaining olives belong to the resident foreigner, orphan, and widow.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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