Bible dictionary for children
Harvest
Harvest means gathering a crop when it is ready.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Harvest means gathering a crop when it is ready. Jesus also uses harvest as a picture for people ready to receive care and good news.
Talk about it
What work is needed when a crop is ready to gather?
An example from the Bible
In Matthew 9, Jesus sees crowds needing help and speaks of a plentiful harvest with few workers. His words follow his compassion for the people.
Read Matthew 9:37 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Matthew 9:37
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the laborers are few.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
