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New International Version
When you are harvesting in your field and you overlook a sheaf, do not go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigner, the fatherless and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

New Living Translation
“When you are harvesting your crops and forget to bring in a bundle of grain from your field, don’t go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigners, orphans, and widows. Then the LORD your God will bless you in all you do.

English Standard Version
“When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it. It shall be for the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Berean Standard Bible
If you are harvesting in your field and forget a sheaf there, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

King James Bible
When thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.

New King James Version
“When you reap your harvest in your field, and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

New American Standard Bible
“When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you are not to go back to get it; it shall belong to the stranger, the orphan, and to the widow, in order that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

NASB 1995
“When you reap your harvest in your field and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the alien, for the orphan, and for the widow, in order that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

NASB 1977
“When you reap your harvest in your field and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the alien, for the orphan, and for the widow, in order that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Legacy Standard Bible
“When you reap your harvest in your field and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the sojourner, for the orphan, and for the widow, in order that Yahweh your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Amplified Bible
“When you reap your harvest in your field and have forgotten a sheaf [of grain] in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be for the stranger, for the orphan, and for the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Christian Standard Bible
“When you reap the harvest in your field, and you forget a sheaf in the field, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When you reap the harvest in your field, and you forget a sheaf in the field, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

American Standard Version
When thou reapest thy harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the sojourner, for the fatherless, and for the widow; that Jehovah thy God may bless thee in all the work of thy hands.

Contemporary English Version
If you forget to bring in a stack of harvested grain, don't go back in the field to get it. Leave it for the poor, including foreigners, orphans, and widows, and the LORD will make you successful in everything you do.

English Revised Version
When thou reapest thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is what you must do when you're harvesting wheat in your field. If you forget to bring in one of the bundles of wheat, don't go back to get it. Leave it there for foreigners, orphans, and widows. Then the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.

Good News Translation
"When you gather your crops and fail to bring in some of the grain that you have cut, do not go back for it; it is to be left for the foreigners, orphans, and widows, so that the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do.

International Standard Version
"When you are reaping in the field, and you overlook a sheaf, don't return to get it. Let it remain for the foreigner, the orphan, or the widow, in order that the LORD your God may bless everything you undertake.

NET Bible
Whenever you reap your harvest in your field and leave some unraked grain there, you must not return to get it; it should go to the resident foreigner, orphan, and widow so that the LORD your God may bless all the work you do.

New Heart English Bible
When you reap your harvest in your field, and have forgot a sheaf in the field, you shall not go again to get it: it shall be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow; that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Webster's Bible Translation
When thou cuttest down thy harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thy hands.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
If you are harvesting in your field and forget a sheaf there, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

World English Bible
When you reap your harvest in your field, and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you shall not go again to get it. It shall be for the foreigner, for the fatherless, and for the widow, that Yahweh your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
When you reap your harvest in your field, and have forgotten a sheaf in a field, you do not return to take it; it is for the sojourner, for the fatherless, and for the widow, so that your God YHWH blesses you in all the work of your hands.

Young's Literal Translation
'When thou reapest thy harvest in thy field, and hast forgotten a sheaf in a field, thou dost not turn back to take it; to the sojourner, to the fatherless, and to the widow, it is; so that Jehovah thy God doth bless thee in all the work of thy hands.

Smith's Literal Translation
When thou shalt reap thy harvest in thy field and didst forget a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not turn back to take it: to the stranger and to the orphan and to the widow shall it be; so that Jehovah thy God shall bless thee in all the doing of thy hands.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
When thou hast reaped the corn in thy field, and hast forgot and left a sheaf, thou shalt not return to take it away: but thou shalt suffer the stranger, and the fatherless and the widow to tabs it away: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the works of thy hands.

Catholic Public Domain Version
When you have reaped the grain in your field, and, having forgotten, you leave behind a sheaf, you shall not return to take it away. Instead, you shall permit the new arrival, and the orphan, and the widow to take it away, so that the Lord your God may bless you in all the works of your hands.

New American Bible
When you reap the harvest in your field and overlook a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; let it be for the resident alien, the orphan, and the widow, so that the LORD, your God, may bless you in all your undertakings.

New Revised Standard Version
When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it; it shall be left for the alien, the orphan, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all your undertakings.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
When you reap the harvest in your field, and have forgotten a sheaf in the field, you shall not return to fetch it; it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow, that the LORD your God may bless you in all the works of your hands.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when you reap the harvest of your field and you forget a sheaf, you shall not return to take it, but it shall be for the settler and for the orphan and for the widow, that LORD JEHOVAH your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
When thou reapest thy harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go back to fetch it; it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thy hands.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And when thou shalt have reaped corn in thy field, and shalt have forgotten a sheaf in thy field, thou shalt not return to take it; it shall be for the stranger, and the orphan, and the widow, that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the works of thy hands.

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Context

Additional Laws
…18Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and the LORD your God redeemed you from that place. Therefore I am commanding you to do this.19If you are harvesting in your field and forget a sheaf there,do not go back to get it.It is to be left for the foreigner,the fatherless,and the widow,so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.20When you beat the olives from your trees, you must not go over the branches again. What remains will be for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow.…

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:9-10
When you reap the harvest of your land, you are not to reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. / You must not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God.

Ruth 2:2-3
And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go into the fields and glean heads of grain after someone in whose sight I may find favor.” “Go ahead, my daughter,” Naomi replied. / So Ruth departed and went out into the field and gleaned after the harvesters. And she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech.

Exodus 23:10-11
For six years you are to sow your land and gather its produce, / but in the seventh year you must let it rest and lie fallow, so that the poor among your people may eat from the field and the wild animals may consume what they leave. Do the same with your vineyard and olive grove.

Leviticus 23:22
When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap all the way to the edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and the foreign resident. I am the LORD your God.’”

Ruth 2:15-16
When Ruth got up to glean, Boaz ordered his young men, “Even if she gathers among the sheaves, do not insult her. / Rather, pull out for her some stalks from the bundles and leave them for her to gather. Do not rebuke her.”

Isaiah 58:7
Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...

James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Proverbs 19:17
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Luke 14:13-14
But when you host a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, / and you will be blessed. Since they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.”

Galatians 2:10
They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.

Acts 20:35
In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

1 John 3:17-18
If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

2 Corinthians 9:9-10
As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” / Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.

Psalm 41:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.

Treasury of Scripture

When you cut down your harvest in your field, and have forgot a sheaf in the field, you shall not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.

When thou

Leviticus 19:9,10
And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest…

Leviticus 23:22
And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not make clean riddance of the corners of thy field when thou reapest, neither shalt thou gather any gleaning of thy harvest: thou shalt leave them unto the poor, and to the stranger: Iam the LORD your God.

Ruth 2:16
And let fall alsosome of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leavethem, that she may gleanthem, and rebuke her not.

it shall be

Deuteronomy 24:20,21
When thou beatest thine olive tree, thou shalt not go over the boughs again: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow…

Deuteronomy 14:29
And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, whichare within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the LORD thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest.

Deuteronomy 26:13
Then thou shalt say before the LORD thy God, I have brought away the hallowed things out ofmine house, and also have given them unto the Levite, and unto the stranger, to the fatherless, and to the widow, according to all thy commandments which thou hast commanded me: I have not transgressed thy commandments, neither have I forgottenthem:

may bless

Deuteronomy 15:10
Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.

Job 31:16-22
If I have withheld the poor fromtheir desire, or have caused the eyes of the widow to fail; …

Job 42:12
So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.

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Deuteronomy 24

1.Of divorce
5.A new married man goes not to war
6.Of pledges
7.Of kidnapping
8.Of leprosy
10.Of pledges
14.The hire is to be given
16.Of justice
19.Of charity

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If you are harvesting in your field
This phrase sets the scene in an agrarian society where agriculture was the primary means of sustenance and economic activity. The Israelites were primarily farmers, and the harvest was a critical time of year. The field represents the land that God had given to the Israelites as part of the Promised Land, a fulfillment of His covenant with Abraham. The act of harvesting is a reminder of God's provision and the fruitfulness of the land He promised.

and forget a sheaf there
A sheaf is a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping. Forgetting a sheaf could happen due to the busyness of the harvest. This oversight is not to be corrected by returning to retrieve it. The act of leaving the forgotten sheaf is a test of obedience and trust in God's provision. It reflects the principle of leaving the edges of the field for the poor, as seen inLeviticus 19:9-10.

do not go back to get it
This command emphasizes the importance of generosity and trust in God's provision. By not returning to retrieve the forgotten sheaf, the landowner demonstrates faith that God will provide for their needs despite the loss. This principle of leaving behind part of the harvest for others is a recurring theme in the Mosaic Law, promoting social justice and care for the less fortunate.

It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow
This phrase highlights God's concern for the marginalized and vulnerable in society. The foreigner, fatherless, and widow were often without means of support and were particularly vulnerable in ancient Israel. By providing for them, the Israelites were reflecting God's character and His commands to care for the needy. This provision is a practical application of loving one's neighbor and is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are called to care for widows and orphans (James 1:27).

so that the LORD your God may bless you
The promise of blessing is contingent upon obedience to God's commands. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where blessings are often tied to faithfulness and obedience. The blessing is not just material but encompasses spiritual and communal well-being. It underscores the principle that generosity and obedience to God's commands lead to His favor.

in all the work of your hands
This phrase indicates that God's blessing extends beyond the immediate act of leaving the sheaf. It encompasses all aspects of the individual's labor and endeavors. The work of one's hands is a common biblical expression for one's efforts and productivity. This promise of blessing is a reminder that God is the ultimate source of prosperity and success, and it encourages a holistic view of work as an act of worship and service to God.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Israelites
The original audience of Deuteronomy, receiving laws and instructions from Moses as they prepared to enter the Promised Land.

2.Foreigners, Fatherless, and Widows
Vulnerable groups in society who were often marginalized and lacked resources.

3.The Field
Represents the agricultural setting of ancient Israel, where the Israelites were to practice these laws.

4.Moses
The leader and prophet who delivered God's laws to the Israelites.

5.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who commands these acts of mercy and promises blessings for obedience.

Teaching Points

God's Heart for the Vulnerable
This verse reveals God's compassion and justice, emphasizing His desire for His people to care for those who are marginalized.

Obedience and Blessing
The promise of blessing for obedience highlights the principle that God rewards those who follow His commands with a sincere heart.

Community Responsibility
The law encourages a communal approach to welfare, where everyone plays a part in supporting the needy.

Generosity as Worship
Leaving behind a portion of the harvest is an act of worship, acknowledging God's provision and sovereignty.

Practical Love
This commandment is a practical expression of love and faith, demonstrating that true faith is active and visible in our actions.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 24:19?

2.How does Deuteronomy 24:19 encourage generosity towards the less fortunate in society?

3.What does leaving behind a sheaf teach about God's provision and care?

4.How does Deuteronomy 24:19 connect with Jesus' teachings on loving your neighbor?

5.In what ways can we apply Deuteronomy 24:19 in modern community service?

6.How can practicing this principle strengthen our faith and reliance on God's promises?

7.How does Deuteronomy 24:19 reflect God's concern for the marginalized in society?

8.What historical context influenced the command in Deuteronomy 24:19?

9.How does Deuteronomy 24:19 align with the overall message of the Old Testament?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 24?

11.What does the Bible say about remarriage after widowhood?

12.Ruth 2:2–3 – Is it historically plausible that a foreign widow could freely glean in a stranger’s field with no social or legal barriers?

13.Ruth 2:14 – Does the abundant meal provided to Ruth suggest an idealized scenario rather than a factual account of limited agricultural resources?

14.What defines Servant Evangelism?

What Does Deuteronomy 24:19 Mean

If you are harvesting in your field

God assumes His people will work the land He has provided (Genesis 2:15;Psalm 24:1). Harvest time is a season of joy and provision (Leviticus 26:4-5), yet Scripture consistently reminds reapers that the field ultimately belongs to the Lord. Much likeMatthew 9:37 portrays a spiritual harvest, this physical harvest places every worker under divine instruction.

and forget a sheaf there

Forgetting a sheaf is no accident in God’s economy—it is an opportunity He builds into daily life. Our limits and oversights can become His means of grace (Psalm 103:14). Boaz inRuth 2:16 purposefully allowed extra grain to fall, echoing this principle and showing that what looks like “forgetting” can be an intentional act of kindness.

do not go back to get it

The command restrains the instinct to maximize profit.Leviticus 19:9-10 sets the pattern: leave gleanings. By obeying, Israel trusted God rather than their own efficiency (Luke 12:15;Matthew 6:19-21). They learned that generosity is not an optional add-on after prosperity; it is woven into the work itself.

It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow

God names three vulnerable groups repeatedly (Deuteronomy 10:18;Psalm 68:5;Jeremiah 22:3). Leaving grain for them safeguarded dignity—they gathered it themselves—and fostered community care. InRuth 2, this provision became the backdrop for redemption, showing that small acts of obedience can affect generations (James 1:27).

so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands

Obedience positions the worker to receive God’s favor.Proverbs 19:17 links generosity with divine repayment;Malachi 3:10 promises overflowing blessing to those who release resources;2 Corinthians 9:6-8 reaffirms that cheerful giving invites abundant grace. The blessing covers “all the work,” proving that surrendering a portion never diminishes overall fruitfulness (Luke 6:38).

summary

Deuteronomy 24:19 weaves compassion into everyday labor. While harvesting, God’s people are to embrace their occasional oversights as purposeful opportunities to provide for outsiders and the vulnerable. By resisting the urge to reclaim every last sheaf, they demonstrate trust in the Lord’s provision, reflect His heart for the needy, and open the door for His comprehensive blessing on all they undertake.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 19-22. - (Cf.Leviticus 19:9, 10;Leviticus 23:23.) Not only was no injustice to be done to the poor, but, out of the abundance of those in better estate, were they to be helped.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

If
כִּ֣י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

you are harvesting
תִקְצֹר֩(ṯiq·ṣōr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7114:To dock off, curtail, to harvest

in your field
בְשָׂדֶ֜ךָ(ḇə·śā·ḏe·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7704:Field, land

and forget
וְשָֽׁכַחְתָּ֧(wə·šā·ḵaḥ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7911:To mislay, to be oblivious of, from want of memory, attention

a sheaf
עֹ֣מֶר(‘ō·mer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6016:A heap, a sheaf, an omer (dry measure)

[there],
בַּשָּׂדֶ֗ה(baś·śā·ḏeh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7704:Field, land

do not
לֹ֤א(lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

go back
תָשׁוּב֙(ṯā·šūḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7725:To turn back, in, to retreat, again

to get it.
לְקַחְתּ֔וֹ(lə·qaḥ·tōw)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947:To take

It is
יִהְיֶ֑ה(yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to be left for the foreigner,
לַגֵּ֛ר(lag·gêr)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1616:A guest, a foreigner

the fatherless,
לַיָּת֥וֹם(lay·yā·ṯō·wm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3490:A bereaved person

and the widow,
וְלָאַלְמָנָ֖ה(wə·lā·’al·mā·nāh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 490:A widow, a desolate place

so that
לְמַ֤עַן(lə·ma·‘an)
Conjunction
Strong's 4616:Purpose -- intent

the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God
אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ(’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

may bless
יְבָרֶכְךָ֙(yə·ḇā·reḵ·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1288:To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

you in all
בְּכֹ֖ל(bə·ḵōl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

the work
מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה(ma·‘ă·śêh)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4639:An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

of your hands.
יָדֶֽיךָ׃(yā·ḏe·ḵā)
Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3027:A hand

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