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Deuteronomy 23:24

King James Version (KJV)

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Deuteronomy 23:24

Verse 24 of 25

Scripture focus

When thou comest into thy neighbour’s vineyard, then thou mayest eat grapes thy fill at thine own pleasure; but thou shalt not put [any] in thy vessel.

Deuteronomy 23:24 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Deuteronomy 23:24

Theological / Devotional

Eat grapes. The primary reference here is to workmen in a vineyard and to travelers passing by and in need of refreshment. It is common practice in the East today for a man to take a stick of sugar cane from a field in passing from one village to another (see Matthew 12:1-9).

At thine own pleasure. Literally, “according to thy soul.” The word usually translated “soul,” here means “appetite” (see Psalm 107:9; Proverbs 13:25; Isaiah 58:11).

In thy vessel. Those passing by might eat to satisfy present hunger. But to carry any away would be to abuse a privilege designed as a blessing to the traveler.

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