5 Bible Verses

Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
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Matthew 9:37-38KJV
Jesus uses agricultural harvest imagery to speak about spiritual harvest, referring to the need for people to spread the gospel and bring people to faith. This verse highlights the spiritual metaphor of harvesting souls for God's kingdom.
So she kept fast by the maidens of Boaz to glean unto the end of barley harvest and of wheat harvest; and dwelt with her mother in law.
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Ruth 2:23KJV
This verse describes the literal agricultural harvest process in biblical times, showing how people would gather crops and how harvests were important for survival and community sustenance. It provides historical context about actual harvest practices.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
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Galatians 6:7KJV
This verse uses harvest as a metaphorical principle of spiritual and moral consequence, suggesting that one's actions have corresponding outcomes. It emphasizes personal responsibility and the spiritual law of sowing and reaping.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
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Psalm 126:5-6KJV
These verses provide a poetic description of harvest, symbolizing hope and redemption after difficult times. It suggests that persistent effort and faith will ultimately result in joy and blessing.
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-2KJV
This passage speaks to the cyclical nature of harvest and agricultural seasons, metaphorically representing life's natural rhythms and divine timing. It underscores the understanding that there are appropriate moments for different activities.

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