Bible Dictionaries
Reap
Holman Bible Dictionary
To harvest grain using a sickle (Ruth 2:3-9 ). Reaping is used as a symbol of recompense for good (Hosea 10:12; Galatians 6:7-10 ) and evil (Job 4:8; Proverbs 22:8; Hosea 8:7; Hosea 10:13 ), of evangelism (Matthew 9:37-38; Luke 10:2; John 4:35-38 ), and of final judgment (Matthew 13:30 ,Matthew 13:30,13:39; Revelation 14:14-16 ).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Reap'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/r/reap.html. 1991.