Overview
The Bible addresses deserts across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah. Closely related themes include Titles and Names of the Church, Vineyard, Vineyards and Agriculture or Husbandry.
Key Bible verses about deserts
Old Testament
Jeremiah
Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness. pleasant: Heb. portion of desire
They have made it desolate, and being desolate it mourneth unto me; the whole land is made desolate, because no man layeth it to heart.
The spoilers are come upon all high places through the wilderness: for the sword of the LORD shall devour from the one end of the land even to the other end of the land: no flesh shall have peace.
They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put themselves to pain, but shall not profit: and they shall be ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the LORD. they shall: or, ye shall
Studying deserts for yourself
- Begin with Jeremiah 12:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Titles and Names of the Church, Vineyard, Vineyards and Agriculture or Husbandry.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about deserts?
The Bible addresses deserts across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Jeremiah. Closely related themes include Titles and Names of the Church, Vineyard, Vineyards and Agriculture or Husbandry.
How many Bible verses are about deserts?
The Bible references deserts in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention deserts?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Jeremiah 12:10: “Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness. pleasant: Heb. portion of desire”
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