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The Bible provides numerous references to field-work, illustrating its significance in both a literal and metaphorical sense.<br><br><b>Agricultural Practices</b><br><br>Field-work primarily involved agriculture, which was the backbone of the economy in biblical times. The Israelites engaged in various agricultural activities, including plowing, sowing, reaping, and threshing. These tasks were often labor-intensive and required cooperation among family members and sometimes the community.<br><br>In <a href="/genesis/3-17.htm">Genesis 3:17-19</a>, after the fall of man, God tells Adam, "Cursed is the ground because of you; through toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground, because out of it you were taken; for dust you are, and to dust you shall return." This passage highlights the toil associated with field-work as a consequence of sin.<br><br><b>Seasons and Festivals</b><br><br>The agricultural calendar was marked by specific seasons and festivals. The Feast of Weeks, or Shavuot, celebrated the wheat harvest, while the Feast of Tabernacles, or Sukkot, marked the end of the agricultural year with the gathering of fruits. These festivals were times of thanksgiving and remembrance of God's provision.<br><br>In <a href="/leviticus/23-22.htm">Leviticus 23:22</a>, the Israelites are commanded, "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. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God." This law reflects the social responsibility intertwined with field-work, ensuring provision for the less fortunate.<br><br><b>Parables and Teachings</b><br><br>Jesus often used agricultural imagery in His parables to convey spiritual truths. In the Parable of the Sower (<a href="/matthew/13-3.htm">Matthew 13:3-9</a>), Jesus describes a sower who scatters seed on different types of soil, each yielding different results. This parable illustrates the varied reception of the Gospel message among different people.<br><br>In <a href="/john/4-35.htm">John 4:35</a>, Jesus uses the metaphor of fields ready for harvest to describe the urgency of spiritual work: "Do you not say, 'There are still four months until the harvest'? I tell you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are ripe for harvest."<br><br><b>Symbolism and Metaphor</b><br><br>Field-work also serves as a metaphor for spiritual labor and diligence. In <a href="/1_corinthians/3-6.htm">1 Corinthians 3:6-9</a>, Paul writes, "I planted the seed and Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building."<br><br>This passage emphasizes the collaborative nature of ministry and the ultimate reliance on God for spiritual growth and success.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Field-work in the Bible is a rich theme that encompasses the physical labor of agriculture, the rhythms of the agricultural calendar, and profound spiritual lessons. It reflects the dependence on God's provision, the importance of community and social responsibility, and the call to spiritual diligence and readiness.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/carpenter/the_angel_adjutant_of_twice_born_men/xvi_unexpected_orders.htm"><span class="l">Unexpected Orders</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to be. The cadets delighted in her classes. She made the <b>field work</b> appear<br> to be the most glorious calling on earth. She inspired <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/xvi unexpected orders.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/the_water_of_life_and_other_sermons/sermon_x_ruth.htm"><span class="l">Ruth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> You know what I mean. You know what <b>field</b>-<b>work</b> too often is. Read the Book of Ruth,<br> and see what <b>field</b>-<b>work</b> may be, and ought to be. Yes, my dear friends. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../kingsley/the water of life and other sermons/sermon x ruth.htm</font><p><a href="/library/goforth/how_i_know_god_answers_prayer/ix_to_his_praise.htm"><span class="l">To his Praise!</span></a> <br><b>...</b> When my husband resigned the regular <b>field work</b> of Changte, Honan,<br> it became necessary for us to find a home elsewhere. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../goforth/how i know god answers prayer/ix to his praise.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/at_last/chapter_ix_san_josef.htm"><span class="l">San Josef</span></a> <br><b>...</b> You pass all the races of the island going to and from town or <b>field</b>-<b>work</b>, or washing<br> clothes in some clear brook, beside which a solemn Chinaman sits catching <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/at last/chapter ix san josef.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/sermons_for_the_times/sermon_x_the_doxology.htm"><span class="l">The Doxology</span></a> <br><b>...</b> not on God, for comfort and for wealth, and my Heavenly Father does not know what<br> I have need of?' When parents send their girls out to <b>field</b>-<b>work</b>, without any <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/sermons for the times/sermon x the doxology.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/he_uttered_his_voice_the.htm"><span class="l">'He Uttered his Voice, the Earth Melted'</span></a> <br><b>...</b> For two seed-times only <b>field work</b> was to be impossible on account of the Assyrian<br> occupation, but it was to foam itself away, like a winter torrent, before a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/he uttered his voice the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lowe/gods_answers/chapter_vii_1877-1879_they_helped.htm"><span class="l">1877-1879. "They Helped Every one his Neighbour" --Miss Child, a <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> It is my duty to see that a suitable education be given him to strengthen these<br> desires; therefore when <b>field</b>-<b>work</b> is over, we have hours for study, Mr. Merry <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/lowe/gods answers/chapter vii 1877-1879 they helped.htm</font><p><a href="/library/swete/an_introduction_to_the_old_testament_in_greek_additional_notes/additional_notes.htm"><span class="l">Additional Notes.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ii., takes account of fresh matter available since the appearance of <b>Field's work</b>,<br> which however is not likely, so far as it extends, to be superseded for <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../additional notes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/carpenter/the_angel_adjutant_of_twice_born_men/xiii_kate_lees_secret.htm"><span class="l">Kate Lee's Secret</span></a> <br><b>...</b> As to her health, she was quite prepared to die at her post, but to leave the work<br> of training those cadets for the <b>field</b>-<b>work</b> which she understood so well and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../carpenter/the angel adjutant of twice born men/xiii kate lees secret.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of_the_new_testament/sermon_xxxii_on_the_words.htm"><span class="l">On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xviii. 15, "If Thy Brother Sin <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> with joy? When we see man making progress in the words of God. When does<br> the labourer in the <b>field work</b> with joy? When he looks <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xxxii on the words.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/f/field-work.htm"><span class="l"><b>Field</b>-<b>work</b> (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Field</b>-<b>work</b>. Fieldstones, <b>Field</b>-<b>work</b>. Field-workers . Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>Field</b>-<b>work</b> (12 Occurrences). Leviticus <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/field-work.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fieldstones.htm"><span class="l">Fieldstones (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fieldstones.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/field-workers.htm"><span class="l">Field-workers (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Field-workers. <b>Field</b>-<b>work</b>, Field-workers. Fierce . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b> <br><b>Field</b>-<b>work</b>, Field-workers. Fierce . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/field-workers.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sort.htm"><span class="l">Sort (143 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> be living. (BBE). Leviticus 23:7 On the first day you will have a holy meeting;<br> you may do no sort of <b>field</b>-<b>work</b>. (BBE). Leviticus <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sort.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wherever.htm"><span class="l">Wherever (107 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Leviticus 23:21 And on the same day, let it be given out that there will be a holy<br> meeting for you: you may do no <b>field</b>-<b>work</b> on that day: it is a rule for ever <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wherever.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/special.htm"><span class="l">Special (89 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> day there is to be a holy meeting, when you are to give an offering made by fire<br> to the Lord; this is a special holy day: you may do no <b>field</b>-<b>work</b> on that day. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/special.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/horns.htm"><span class="l">Horns (104 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 29:1 In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, let there be a<br> holy meeting; on it you may do no <b>field</b>-<b>work</b>; let the day be marked by the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/horns.htm - 42k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/horn.htm"><span class="l">Horn (108 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 29:1 In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, let there be a<br> holy meeting; on it you may do no <b>field</b>-<b>work</b>; let the day be marked by the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/horn.htm - 49k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/marked.htm"><span class="l">Marked (163 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 29:1 In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, let there be a<br> holy meeting; on it you may do no <b>field</b>-<b>work</b>; let the day be marked by the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/marked.htm - 38k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-work.html">What does the Bible say about work? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-work-ethic.html">What does the Bible say about work ethic? What is a Christian work ethic? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Amy-Carmichael.html">Who was Amy Carmichael? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Field-work (12 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/23-7.htm">Leviticus 23:7</a></span><br />On the first day you will have a holy meeting; you may do no sort of <span class="boldtext">field-work</span>. <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/23-8.htm">Leviticus 23:8</a></span><br />And every day for seven days you will give a burned offering to the Lord; and on the seventh day there will be a holy meeting; you may do no <span class="boldtext">field-work</span>. <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/23-21.htm">Leviticus 23:21</a></span><br />And on the same day, let it be given out that there will be a holy meeting for you: you may do no <span class="boldtext">field-work</span> on that day: it is a rule for ever through all your generations wherever you are living.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/23-25.htm">Leviticus 23:25</a></span><br />Do no <span class="boldtext">field-work</span> and give to the Lord an offering made by fire. <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/23-35.htm">Leviticus 23:35</a></span><br />On the first day there will be a holy meeting: do no <span class="boldtext">field-work</span>. <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Leviticus 23:36</a></span><br />Every day for seven days give an offering made by fire to the Lord; and on the eighth day there is to be a holy meeting, when you are to give an offering made by fire to the Lord; this is a special holy day: you may do no <span class="boldtext">field-work</span> on that day.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/28-18.htm">Numbers 28:18</a></span><br />On the first day there is to be a holy meeting: you may do no sort of <span class="boldtext">field-work</span>: <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/28-25.htm">Numbers 28:25</a></span><br />Then on the seventh day there will be a holy meeting; you may do no <span class="boldtext">field-work</span>. <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/28-26.htm">Numbers 28:26</a></span><br />And at the time of the first-fruits, when you give an offering of new meal to the Lord at your feast of weeks, there is to be a holy meeting: you may do no <span class="boldtext">field-work</span>:<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/29-1.htm">Numbers 29:1</a></span><br />In the seventh month, on the first day of the month, let there be a holy meeting; on it you may do no <span class="boldtext">field-work</span>; let the day be marked by the blowing of horns;<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/29-12.htm">Numbers 29:12</a></span><br />And on the fifteenth day of the seventh month let there be a holy meeting; do no <span class="boldtext">field-work</span>, and keep a feast to the Lord for seven days;<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/29-35.htm">Numbers 29:35</a></span><br />On the eighth day let there be a holy meeting: you may do no <span class="boldtext">field-work</span>; <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/f/field-work.htm">Field-work</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vine-garden.htm">Vine-garden (43 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wall.htm">Wall (227 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/field-work.htm">Field-work (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/farmed.htm">Farmed (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/farmers.htm">Farmers (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/crushing.htm">Crushing (93 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stories.htm">Stories (30 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/story.htm">Story (92 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/workers.htm">Workers (76 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/form.htm">Form (153 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fierce.htm">Fierce (92 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/teaching.htm">Teaching (372 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/f/fieldstones.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Fieldstones"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Fieldstones" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/f/field-workers.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Field-workers"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Field-workers" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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