How does harvest develop through the rest of Scripture?

Harvest grows from God's faithful seasons (Genesis 8) into a picture of mission ('the harvest truly is plenteous,' Matthew 9:37) and of final judgment, when 'the harvest is the end of the world' (Matthew 13:39).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Harvest?

Q: Where does the Bible first mention harvest?

The Bible first mentions harvest in Genesis 8:22, using the original word qatsir (קציר). God's promise that 'seedtime and harvest' shall not cease establishes the rhythm of sowing and reaping that runs through Scripture.

The Bible first mentions harvest in Genesis 8:22, from the original word qatsir (קציר). God's promise that 'seedtime and harvest' shall not cease establishes the rhythm of sowing and reaping that runs through Scripture.

The Seed of Everything That Follows

The harvest pictures both gospel mission and the final reckoning.

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