King James Version (KJV)
Deuteronomy 28:40
“Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint [thyself] with the oil; for thine olive shall cast [his fruit].”
Verse in context — Deuteronomy 28
38
Thou shalt carry much seed out into the field, and shalt gather [but] little in; for the locust shall consume it.
39
Thou shalt plant vineyards, and dress [them], but shalt neither drink [of] the wine, nor gather [the grapes]; for the worms shall eat them.
40
Thou shalt have olive trees throughout all thy coasts, but thou shalt not anoint [thyself] with the oil; for thine olive shall cast [his fruit].
41
Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity.
42
All thy trees and fruit of thy land shall the locust consume.
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Moses’ final speeches, reminding Israel of God’s law before entering the Promised Land.
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