Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat all the grapes you want, but do not put any in your basket. New Living Translation “When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, but you must not carry any away in a basket. English Standard Version “If you go into your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, as many as you wish, but you shall not put any in your bag. Berean Standard Bible When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, but you must not put any in your basket. Berean Literal Bible When you come to the vineyard of your neighbor, you may eat grapes according to your desire, your sufficiency. And into your vessel you shall not put any. King James Bible 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. New King James Version “When you come into your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes at your pleasure, but you shall not put any in your container. New American Standard Bible “When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat grapes until you are satisfied; but you are not to put any in your basket. NASB 1995 “When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, then you may eat grapes until you are fully satisfied, but you shall not put any in your basket. NASB 1977 “When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, then you may eat grapes until you are fully satisfied, but you shall not put any in your basket. Legacy Standard Bible “When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, then you may eat grapes until you are fully satisfied, but you shall not put any in your basket. Amplified Bible “When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, as many as you please, but you shall not put any in your basket [to take with you]. Berean Annotated Bible When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, but you must not put any in your basket. Christian Standard Bible “When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat as many grapes as you want until you are full, but do not put any in your container. Holman Christian Standard Bible When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat as many grapes as you want until you are full, but you must not put any in your container. American Standard Version When thou comest into thy neighbor's vineyard, then thou mayest eat of grapes thy fill at thine own pleasure; but thou shalt not put any in thy vessel. Contemporary English Version If you go into a vineyard that belongs to someone else, you are allowed to eat as many grapes as you want while you are there. But don't take any with you when you leave. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation If you go into your neighbor's vineyard, you may eat as many grapes as you like until you're full. But never put any in your basket. Good News Translation "When you walk along a path in someone else's vineyard, you may eat all the grapes you want, but you must not carry any away in a container. International Standard Version "When you enter your countrymen's vineyard, you may eat the grapes to your satisfaction, but don't take any in a basket. NET Bible When you enter the vineyard of your neighbor you may eat as many grapes as you please, but you must not take away any in a container. New Heart English Bible When you come into your neighbor's vineyard, then you may eat of grapes your fill at your own pleasure; but you shall not put any in your vessel. Webster's Bible Translation When thou comest into thy neighbor's vineyard, then thou mayest satisfy thy appetite with grapes at thy own pleasure; but thou shalt not put any in thy vessel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, but you must not put any in your basket. World English Bible When you come into your neighbor’s vineyard, then you may eat your fill of grapes at your own pleasure; but you shall not put any in your container. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen you come into the vineyard of your neighbor, then you have eaten grapes according to your desire, your sufficiency, but you do not put [any] into your vessel. Berean Literal Bible When you come to the vineyard of your neighbor, you may eat grapes according to your desire, your sufficiency. And into your vessel you shall not put any. Young's Literal Translation When thou comest in unto the vineyard of thy neighbour, then thou hast eaten grapes, according to thy desire, thy sufficiency; but into thy vessel thou dost not put any. Smith's Literal Translation When thou shalt come into the vineyard of thy friend, and eat there grapes according to thy soul, to thy satisfying; and thou shalt not give into thy vessel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGoing into thy neighbour's vineyard, thou mayst eat as many grapes as thou pleasest: but must carry none out with thee: Catholic Public Domain Version Upon entering your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat as many grapes as you please. But you may not carry any out with you. New American Bible When you go through your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat as many grapes as you wish, until you are satisfied, but do not put them in your basket. New Revised Standard Version If you go into your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, as many as you wish, but you shall not put any in a container. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen you come into your neighbor's vineyard, then you may eat grapes, your fill at your own pleasure; but you shall not put any into your vessel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when you enter the vineyard of your neighbor, eat grapes until your soul is full, and do not put into your garment. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When thou comest into thy neighbour's vineyard, then thou mayest eat grapes until thou have enough at thine own pleasure; but thou shalt not put any in thy vessel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And if thou shouldest go into the vineyard of thy neighbour, thou shalt eat grapes sufficient to satisfy thy desire; but thou mayest not put them into a vessel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Miscellaneous Laws…23Be careful to follow through on what comes from your lips, because you have freely vowed to the LORD your God with your own mouth. 24When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, but you must not put any in your basket. 25When you enter your neighbor’s grainfield, you may pluck the heads of grain with your hand, but you must not put a sickle to your neighbor’s grain.… Cross References When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard, 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 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. 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.” you may eat your fill of grapes, Numbers 13:23-24 When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which they carried on a pole between two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs. / Because of the cluster of grapes the Israelites cut there, that place was called the Valley of Eshcol. Deuteronomy 8:7-8 For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; / a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; Isaiah 65:21 They will build houses and dwell in them; they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. but you must not put any in your basket. Deuteronomy 24:19-22 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. / When 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. / When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you must not go over the vines again. What remains will be for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow. … 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.’” 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. Matthew 12:1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. Mark 2:23 One Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain as they walked along. Luke 6:1 One Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain, rub them in their hands, and eat them. Exodus 22:6 If a fire breaks out and spreads to thornbushes so that it consumes stacked or standing grain, or the whole field, the one who started the fire must make full restitution. Proverbs 25:16 If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up. Matthew 20:1-16 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. / He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into his vineyard. / About the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing. … 1 Samuel 25:18 Then Abigail hurried and took two hundred loaves of bread, two skins of wine, five butchered sheep, five seahs of roasted grain, a hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs. She loaded them on donkeys Treasury of Scripture When you come into your neighbor's vineyard, then you may eat grapes your fill at your own pleasure; but you shall not put any in your vessel. thou mayest Romans 12:13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 1 Corinthians 10:26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Jump to Previous Appetite Basket Eat Eaten Enough Enter Mayest Neighbor's Neighbour Neighbour's Pleasure Satisfied Satisfy Sufficiency Vessel Vine-Garden Vineyard Want WishJump to Next Appetite Basket Eat Eaten Enough Enter Mayest Neighbor's Neighbour Neighbour's Pleasure Satisfied Satisfy Sufficiency Vessel Vine-Garden Vineyard Want WishDeuteronomy 23 1. Who may or may not enter into the congregation9. Uncleanness is to be avoided in the host 15. Of the fugitive servant 17. Of filthiness 18. Of abominable sacrifices 19. Of usury 20. Of vows 24. Of trespass When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard This phrase reflects the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where vineyards were common. The law assumes a community where people lived in close proximity and had access to each other's lands. This reflects the communal and covenantal nature of Israelite society, where mutual respect and responsibility were emphasized. The vineyard is often used symbolically in Scripture, representing Israel itself (Isaiah 5:1-7) and later, the Kingdom of God (Matthew 21:33-46). you may eat your fill of grapes but you must not put any in your basket Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe author of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws to the Israelites. 2. Israelites The audience receiving the law, preparing to enter the Promised Land. 3. Neighbor's Vineyard Represents the property and produce of fellow Israelites. 4. Promised Land The land of Canaan, where these laws would be practiced. 5. God's Covenant The overarching agreement between God and Israel, under which these laws were given. Teaching Points Respect for Others' PropertyThis law teaches respect for the property of others, allowing for personal consumption but not exploitation. God's Provision and Generosity Reflects God's provision for His people, allowing them to meet immediate needs without greed. Community and Trust Encourages a community built on trust and mutual respect, where needs are met without taking advantage. Contentment and Self-Control Promotes contentment with what is necessary and self-control in not taking more than needed. Ethical Living Calls believers to live ethically, respecting others' rights while trusting in God's provision. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 23:24?2. How does Deuteronomy 23:24 teach respect for others' property and resources? 3. What principles of generosity and restraint can be drawn from Deuteronomy 23:24? 4. How does this verse connect with the commandment "You shall not steal"? 5. How can we apply the principle of self-control in our daily interactions? 6. In what ways does Deuteronomy 23:24 encourage community trust and mutual respect? 7. What does Deuteronomy 23:24 reveal about property rights in biblical times? 8. How does Deuteronomy 23:24 reflect God's view on sharing resources? 9. Why does Deuteronomy 23:24 permit eating from a neighbor's vineyard? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 23? 11. What is gleaning in the Bible? 12. What are Firstfruits to God? 13. 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? 14. What does the Bible say about alcohol consumption? What Does Deuteronomy 23:24 Mean When you enter your neighbor’s vineyard• Scripture assumes real, literal vineyards and real neighbors. God regulates daily life, not just worship (Exodus 22:5; Deuteronomy 23:25). • Stepping onto another’s property was expected in an agrarian society: travelers, day-laborers, and the poor often passed through. God protects both traveler and owner, balancing freedom of movement with respect for private land (Leviticus 19:9-10; Ruth 2:2-3). • By addressing “when,” not “if,” the verse anticipates situations where need arises and provides clear guidance before temptation strikes (1 Corinthians 10:13 reminds us God always provides a way to resist sin). you may eat your fill of grapes • Generous permission: the visitor may satisfy immediate hunger—“eat your fill.” God’s law promotes compassion and sustenance, never mere subsistence (Psalm 23:1; Matthew 6:11). • Present-tense need, not future stockpiling. The Lord supplies daily bread, teaching reliance on Him rather than hoarding (Exodus 16:16-18; Proverbs 30:8-9). • Jesus’ disciples plucked grain on the Sabbath under the same principle of lawful, momentary provision (Matthew 12:1; Luke 6:1). God’s heart has not changed. • Practical grace fosters community: owners see that their produce ultimately belongs to the Lord (Psalm 24:1), while eaters recognize the gift, cultivating gratitude rather than entitlement (Colossians 3:15). but you must not put any in your basket • Boundary line: meeting need is righteous; exploiting generosity is theft (Exodus 20:15; Ephesians 4:28). • A basket implies collection for later profit or storage. God forbids turning mercy into personal gain, preserving the dignity of work and ownership (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12). • Obedience protects relationships. Respect for another’s harvest sustains trust among neighbors and honors the Lord who watches over every transaction (Proverbs 15:3; Deuteronomy 25:13-16). • Practical takeaways: – Receive provision gratefully, without taking advantage. – Practice openhanded generosity while setting fair limits. – Teach children that God’s gifts are to be shared responsibly, not exploited. summary Deuteronomy 23:24 literally permits a passerby to satisfy immediate hunger from a neighbor’s vineyard yet forbids collecting grapes for later use. God’s law weds generosity to personal responsibility, meeting needs while safeguarding property rights. The verse invites us to trust the Lord’s daily provision, exercise self-restraint, and extend thoughtful generosity that reflects His just and compassionate character. (24) When thou comest into thy neighbour's vineyard.--Rashi tries to limit both this and the following precept to the labourer engaged in gathering the vintage or the harvest, when vessels are used and sickles employed. But the plain meaning will stand, and is accepted by our Lord in the Gospel. The objection made to His disciples was not that they plucked their neighbour's corn, but that they did it on the Sabbath (a kind of harvesting, and therefore unlawful according to the scribes).Verses 24, 25. - In the vineyard or cornfield of a neighbor they might eat to appease hunger, but no store of grapes or of grain might be carried away. At thine own pleasure; literally, according to thy soul, i.e. desire or appetite (cf. Deuteronomy 14:26). Pluck the ears with thine hand (cf. Matthew 12:1; Luke 6:1). Among the Arabs of the present day the right of a hungry person to pluck ears of corn in a field and eat the grains is still recognized (Robinson, 'Bib. Res.,' 2:192; Thomson, 'Land and the Book,' 2:510).
Hebrew Whenכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction you enter תָבֹא֙ (ṯā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go your neighbor’s רֵעֶ֔ךָ (rê·‘e·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow vineyard, בְּכֶ֣רֶם (bə·ḵe·rem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3754: A garden, vineyard you may eat וְאָכַלְתָּ֧ (wə·’ā·ḵal·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat your כְּנַפְשְׁךָ֖ (kə·nap̄·šə·ḵā) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion fill of שָׂבְעֶ֑ךָ (śā·ḇə·‘e·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7648: Satisfaction, joy) grapes, עֲנָבִ֛ים (‘ă·nā·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6025: A grape but you must not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no put תִתֵּֽן׃ (ṯit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set any in וְאֶֽל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to your basket. כֶּלְיְךָ֖ (kel·yə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus Links Deuteronomy 23:24 NIVDeuteronomy 23:24 NLT Deuteronomy 23:24 ESV Deuteronomy 23:24 NASB Deuteronomy 23:24 KJV Deuteronomy 23:24 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 23:24 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 23:24 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 23:24 French Bible Deuteronomy 23:24 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 23:24 When you come into your neighbor's vineyard (Deut. De Du) |
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