Deuteronomy 22:9 · KJV
"Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with divers seeds: lest the fruit of thy seed which thou hast sown, and the fruit of thy vineyard, be defiled."
King James Version
What does Deuteronomy 22:9 mean? →Passage Context
7But thou shalt in any wise let the dam go, and take the young to thee; that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days.
8When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.
9Thou shalt not sow thy vineyard with divers seeds: lest the fruit of thy seed which thou hast sown, and the fruit of thy vineyard, be defiled.
10Thou shalt not plow with an ox and an ass together.
11Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you ensure purity in your own life?
2
What does it mean to you to keep things separate?
3
When have you faced a situation where mixing influences led to complications?
Life Application
faith
Consider how you can maintain purity in your spiritual life by avoiding distractions that lead you away from your beliefs.
work
Reflect on how you can keep your professional and personal life distinct to maintain balance.
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