phrases, sayings, proverbs and idioms at
Home button Home | Search the phrases.org.uk website Search | Phrase Dictionary | As you sow so shall you reap

The meaning and origin of the expression: As you sow so shall you reap

As you sow so shall you reap

What's the meaning of the phrase 'As you sow so shall you reap'?

Your deeds, good or bad, will repay you in kind.

What's the origin of the phrase 'As you sow so shall you reap'?

From the Bible, Galatians VI (King James Version):

Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

See also: the List of Proverbs.

Gary Martin - the author of the phrases.org.uk website.

By Gary Martin

Gary Martin is a writer and researcher on the origins of phrases and the creator of the Phrase Finder website. Over the past 26 years more than 700 million of his pages have been downloaded by readers. He is one of the most popular and trusted sources of information on phrases and idioms.

Browse phrases beginning with:
 
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T UV W XYZ Full List