Bringing in the Sheaves

Posted on May 28, 2024 | 2 Comments

The two main grain crops in Bible times were wheat and barley. Barley tended to be used mostly by the poor and for the feeding of the animals. It was planted and ripened about a month earlier than wheat.

Here is a list of the Biblical references to cutting the grain, binding it into sheaves so they could be brought into the barns.

The Psalmist said ” He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.” (Psalm126:6 ESV). And again, the Psalmist says, with which the reaper does not fill his hand nor the binder of sheaves his arms (Psalm 129:7 ESV)

Sheeves of grain bound to be gathered into the barn near ancient Samaria. The tell can be seen on top of the hill to the left of the photo. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins.
Grain that has been cut and bound so that it can be brought into the barn. The ancient hill of Samaria can be seen in the distance.
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2 responses to “Bringing in the Sheaves”

  1. Carole Sanders | May 28, 2024 at 7:18 pm |

    Love the picture!’

    Sent from my iPhone

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  2. Ferrell Jenkins | May 28, 2024 at 11:42 am |

    Please pardon my original mistake of misspelling sheaves as sheeves. Just chalk it up to old age!

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