Leviticus 25:4

But in the seventh year shall be a sabbath of rest unto the land, a sabbath for the LORD: thou shalt neither sow thy field, nor prune thy vineyard.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Leviticus 25:4

BSB
But in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of complete rest for the land-a Sabbath to the LORD. You are not to sow your field or prune your vineyard.
AKJV
But in the seventh year shall be a sabbath of rest to the land, a sabbath for the LORD: you shall neither sow your field, nor prune your vineyard.
CPDV
But in the seventh year, there shall be a Sabbath of the land, a resting of the Lord. You shall not sow your field, and you shall not care for your vineyard.
ERV
but in the seventh year shall be a sabbath of solemn rest for the land, a sabbath unto the LORD: thou shalt neither sow thy field, nor prune thy vineyard.
NHEB
but in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of solemn rest for the land, a Sabbath to the LORD. You shall not sow your field or prune your vineyard.
SMT
And in the seventh year, a Sabbath of rest shall be to the land, a Sabbath to Jehovah: thy field thou shalt not sow, and thy vineyard thou shalt not prune.

Commentary for Leviticus 25:4

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Overview of Leviticus 25:4
Summary
Seventh year requires complete agricultural cessation
Place
Promised land
Event
Sabbatical rest year mandated
Estimated Time Period
c. 1440 BC
Category
Law