Deuteronomy 28:40 nasb — "You shall have olive trees throughout your territory but you will not anoint yourself with the oil, for your olives wi…

NASB

""You shall have olive trees throughout your territory but you will not anoint yourself with the oil, for your olives will drop off."

— Deuteronomy 28:40, NASB

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Deuteronomy 28 — Context

37

"You shall become a horror, a proverb, and a taunt among all the people where the LORD drives you.

38

"You shall bring out much seed to the field but you will gather in little, for the locust will consume it.

39

"You shall plant and cultivate vineyards, but you will neither drink of the wine nor gather the grapes, for the worm will devour them.

40

"You shall have olive trees throughout your territory but you will not anoint yourself with the oil, for your olives will drop off.

41

"You shall have sons and daughters but they will not be yours, for they will go into captivity.

42

"The cricket shall possess all your trees and the produce of your ground.

43

"The alien who is among you shall rise above you higher and higher, but you will go down lower and lower.

Deuteronomy 28:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 28:40 say?
Deuteronomy 28:40 in the NASB reads: “"You shall have olive trees throughout your territory but you will not anoint yourself with the oil, for your olives will drop off.”
Where is Deuteronomy 28:40 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 28:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 28, verse 40.
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 28:40.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 28:40 in?
Deuteronomy 28:40 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 28:40?
Deuteronomy 28:40 reads (NASB): “"You shall have olive trees throughout your territory but you will not anoint yourself with the oil, for your olives will drop off.” 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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