Deuteronomy 28:39 bbe — You will put in vines and take care of them, but you will get no wine or grapes from them; for they will be food for wo…

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"You will put in vines and take care of them, but you will get no wine or grapes from them; for they will be food for worms."

— Deuteronomy 28:39, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

And you, and the king whom you have put over you, will the Lord take away to a nation strange to you and to your fathers; there you will be servants to other gods of wood and stone.

And you will become a wonder and a name of shame among all the nations where the Lord will take you.

You will take much seed out into the field, and get little in; for the locust will get it.

You will put in vines and take care of them, but you will get no wine or grapes from them; for they will be food for worms.

Your 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.

You will have sons and daughters, but they will not be yours; for they will go away prisoners into a strange land.

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

Deuteronomy 28:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:39 say?

Deuteronomy 28:39 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “You will put in vines and take care of them, but you will get no wine or grapes from them; for they will be food for worms.”

Where is Deuteronomy 28:39 in the Bible?

Deuteronomy 28:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 39.

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 28:39.

What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:39 in?

Deuteronomy 28:39 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 28:39?

Deuteronomy 28:39 reads (BBE): “You will put in vines and take care of them, but you will get no wine or grapes from them; for they will be food for worms.” 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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