Deuteronomy 8:8

A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey;

Cross-reference

Deuteronomy 32:14 elaborates on the land's bounty, specifying wheat, wine, and other produce—directly parallel to the list here.

In Deuteronomy 33:28, the land of grain and new wine is reaffirmed as a place of safety and divine blessing.

2 Chronicles 2:10–15 Historical context

2 Chronicles 2:10-15 itemizes wheat, barley, wine, and oil—all from this land—as tribute for Solomon's temple builders.

Psalm 81:16 Allusion

Psalm 81:16 promises wheat and honey from the rock—repeating the land's signature products as a sign of God's satisfaction.

John 6:13 Allusion

In John 6:13, the leftover barley loaves recall the barley of the Promised Land, showing Jesus' provision mirrors God's gift.

Isaiah 7:23 Contrast

In Isaiah 7:23, the vine from the Promised Land's blessing becomes briers and thorns in judgment, contrasting abundance with desolation.

In Jeremiah 5:17, invaders devour the vines and fig trees, reversing the land's bounty promised in Deuteronomy.

In Habakkuk 3:17, the failure of fig, vine, and olive contrasts the abundance of Deut 8:8, yet the prophet rejoices.

Ezekiel 27:17 Historical context

Ezekiel 27:17 lists wheat, honey, and oil—exact products from this land—as Israel's trade goods, showing fulfillment.

Hosea 2:8 Allusion

In Hosea 2:8, the grain, wine, and oil given by God are used for Baal, showing Israel's ingratitude toward the land's gifts.

Hosea 2:22 Allusion

In Hosea 2:22, the same grain, wine, and oil are restored in a covenant renewal, symbolizing God's blessing returning.

Micah 4:4 Allusion

In Micah 4:4, sitting under vine and fig tree echoes the Promised Land's abundance as a symbol of lasting peace.

In 2 Kings 4:42, barley loaves from the Promised Land are offered to Elisha, demonstrating the land's provision for God's servant.

Romans 11:17 uses the olive tree imagery — the olive from Deuteronomy's list — to illustrate Israel's root and Gentile inclusion.

Ezekiel 16:13 echoes the same bounty of fine flour, honey, and oil as symbols of God's lavish provision for Jerusalem.

1 Kings 5:11 Historical context

1 Kings 5:11 shows Solomon trading wheat and olive oil—products from the good land described here, used in commerce.

John 6:9 Allusion

John 6:9 mentions barley loaves—barley is one of the land's crops here—linking the miracle to the promised land's provision.

Psalm 147:14 Related theme

Psalm 147:14 highlights the finest wheat as a divine blessing, directly echoing the wheat from the good land here.