The term "harvest-man" does not appear explicitly in the Bible; however, the concept of harvest and those who work in the fields is a recurring theme throughout Scripture. The harvest is often used metaphorically to represent spiritual truths, divine judgment, and the gathering of God's people.

Biblical Context of Harvest

In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, the harvest was a critical time of year, marking the culmination of months of labor. It was a time of joy and thanksgiving, as the fruits of the earth were gathered. The Law of Moses included specific instructions regarding the harvest, emphasizing the importance of leaving gleanings for the poor and the foreigner (Leviticus 19:9-10: "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. You must not strip your vineyard bare or gather its fallen grapes. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God.").

Spiritual Significance

The harvest is frequently used as a metaphor for spiritual truths. In the New Testament, Jesus uses the imagery of the harvest to describe the gathering of souls into the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 9:37-38 , Jesus says to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest." Here, the "harvest" represents the readiness of people to receive the Gospel, and the "workers" are those who labor in spreading the message of salvation.

Divine Judgment

The harvest also symbolizes divine judgment. In the parable of the weeds (Matthew 13:24-30), Jesus describes a field where wheat and weeds grow together until the harvest. At that time, the weeds are gathered and burned, while the wheat is collected into the barn. This parable illustrates the separation of the righteous from the wicked at the end of the age.

The Role of the Harvest-man

While the term "harvest-man" is not directly used, those who labor in the harvest fields are often seen as representatives of God's work on earth. In the spiritual sense, believers are called to be "harvest-men," participating in the mission of spreading the Gospel and gathering souls for God's Kingdom. The Apostle Paul echoes this sentiment in 1 Corinthians 3:9 : "For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building."

Conclusion

The concept of the harvest and the role of those who labor in it are deeply embedded in biblical teaching. The harvest serves as a powerful metaphor for spiritual readiness, divine judgment, and the mission of the Church. Believers are encouraged to see themselves as workers in God's harvest, participating in the divine plan to gather His people from all corners of the earth.7105. qatsiyr -- harvesting, harvest
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Gathereth (65 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 17:5 And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth
the ears with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the ...
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Harvestman (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Harvestman (3 Occurrences). 2 Timothy 2:6 The harvestman
who labours in the field must be the first to get a share of the crop. (WEY). ...
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Harvest-man (2 Occurrences)
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(WBS). Harvestman, Harvest-man. Harvestmen . Reference Bible.
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Labours (19 Occurrences)
... Father; (WEY). 2 Timothy 2:6 The harvestman who labours in the field must
be the first to get a share of the crop. (WEY). Revelation ...
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Gleaning (10 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 17:5 And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the standing corn,
and reapeth the ears with his arm; yea, it shall be as when one gleaneth ears ...
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Gleaneth (2 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 17:5 And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the standing grain,
and his arm reapeth the ears; yea, it shall be as when one gleaneth ears in ...
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Reph'aim (17 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 17:5 And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the standing corn,
and reapeth the ears with his arm; yea, it shall be as when one gleaneth ears ...
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Reapeth (5 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 17:5 And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth
the ears with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the ...
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Carcases (24 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 9:22 Speak, Thus saith the LORD, Even the carcases of men shall fall as
dung upon the open field, and as the handful after the harvestman, and none ...
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Carcasses (30 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 9:22 Speak, Thus saith Jehovah, The dead bodies of men shall fall as dung
upon the open field, and as the handful after the harvestman; and none shall ...
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