Deu 15:2 | TNotes | STEP | 15:2 The time of release was to occur every seventh year across the nation (the Sabbath year, Lev 25:1-7 ). The time frame followed the calendar rather than the length of the loan arrangement. This meant that the year of release could fall as soon as a year after a loan was made.

bLev 25:1-7►

‏ Deuteronomy 15:2

15:2 ^a The time of release was to occur every seventh year across the nation (the Sabbath year, Lev 25:1-7 ^b). The time frame followed the calendar rather than the length of the loan arrangement. This meant that the year of release could fall as soon as a year after a loan was made.