Lev 25:5-7 | MHM | STEP | vv. 5–7 : Whatever grew by itself during this year was not to be claimed as personal property. Instead, it was to be left for the poor, for servants, for foreigners, and for animals to eat. No one was to store up food or expect a regular harvest during the Sabbatical Year. The land was to rest, just as people rest on the weekly Sabbath (Leviticus 25:5-7 ). General teaching : This law reminded the Israelites that God was their true landlord, and they were only tenants. It was also good for the land, helping it stay healthy for future generations. During this year, people had more time for learning about God and worship. The law encouraged generosity and trust in God, since people had to depend on Him for food. It also reminded them of Eden, where life was easy before sin brought hard work. Spiritually, the Sabbatical Year pointed to the rest that Jesus gives to believers (Genesis 5:29; Matthew 4:4 ; Acts 2:44 ).

‏ Leviticus 25:5-7

vv. 5–7: Whatever grew by itself during this year was not to be claimed as personal property. Instead, it was to be left for the poor, for servants, for foreigners, and for animals to eat. No one was to store up food or expect a regular harvest during the Sabbatical Year. The land was to rest, just as people rest on the weekly Sabbath (Leviticus 25:5-7 ^a).

General teaching: This law reminded the Israelites that God was their true landlord, and they were only tenants. It was also good for the land, helping it stay healthy for future generations. During this year, people had more time for learning about God and worship. The law encouraged generosity and trust in God, since people had to depend on Him for food. It also reminded them of Eden, where life was easy before sin brought hard work. Spiritually, the Sabbatical Year pointed to the rest that Jesus gives to believers (Genesis 5:29; Matthew 4:4 ^b; Acts 2:44 ^c).

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