Proverbs 3:10

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

So shall thy barns {H618} be filled {H4390} with plenty {H7647}, and thy presses {H3342} shall burst out {H6555} with new wine {H8492}.

Then your granaries will be filled and your vats overflow with new wine.

then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy vats shall overflow with new wine.

Proverbs 3:10 (KJV)

This verse describes the tangible blessings promised to those who follow the instruction given in the preceding verse (Proverbs 3:9) – to "Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase."

Context and Imagery

Proverbs is a book of wisdom, often laying out principles of cause and effect based on a life lived in accordance with God's ways. Verses 9 and 10 present a clear promise: honoring God with one's wealth and the best of one's harvest will result in material abundance.

The imagery used – "barns filled with plenty" and "presses shall burst out with new wine" – speaks directly to an agrarian society.

  • Barns filled with plenty: Represents a successful grain harvest, storing enough food for sustenance and surplus.
  • Presses bursting out with new wine: Refers to the abundance of grapes yielding so much juice that the vats overflow. "New wine" (*tirosh* in Hebrew) often signifies the fresh, choice product of the vine, representing the best of the yield.
Together, these images paint a picture of overflowing prosperity and God's abundant provision.

Key Themes

The primary theme is the principle of divine blessing resulting from honoring God with one's resources. It teaches that prioritizing God in one's finances and possessions is not a loss, but an investment that God honors with provision and abundance. It highlights God's faithfulness to care for those who trust and obey Him.

Linguistic Insight

The Hebrew word for "plenty" is יִתְרָה (*yitrah*), meaning abundance or surplus. The phrase "burst out" is פָּרַץ (*parats*), which means to break forth, spread out, or overflow – emphasizing the sheer volume and inability to contain the blessing. "New wine" is תִּירוֹשׁ (*tirosh*), referring to the fresh, unfermented juice, often associated with the firstfruits of the grape harvest.

Cross-References

  • Malachi 3:10 - Promises that bringing tithes into the storehouse will result in God opening the windows of heaven and pouring out a blessing that there is not room enough to receive.
  • 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 - Discusses the principle that whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully, emphasizing God's ability to make all grace abound.

Practical Application

While the specific imagery relates to an ancient agricultural context, the underlying principle remains relevant. Honoring God with our "firstfruits" – whether it's a portion of our income, our time, or our talents – demonstrates trust and puts God first. This verse encourages believers to be generous and faithful in giving, trusting that God is the ultimate provider and will ensure that their needs are met, often with abundance, though the form of the "barns" and "presses" may look different today. It's a call to radical trust and generosity rooted in faith.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Proverbs 19:17

    ¶ He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

  • Deuteronomy 28:8

    The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

  • Proverbs 11:24

    ¶ There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and [there is] that withholdeth more than is meet, but [it tendeth] to poverty.

  • Proverbs 11:25

    ¶ The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

  • Proverbs 22:9

    ¶ He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

  • Ecclesiastes 11:1

    ¶ Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.

  • Ecclesiastes 11:2

    Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

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