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Exodus 23:11 · KJV

"But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard."

King James Version

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Passage Context

9Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
10And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof:
11But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard.
12Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.
13And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prioritize rest and care for others in your life?

2

What does it mean to you to share your resources with those in need?

3

When have you felt the benefits of rest in your life?

Life Application

rest

Schedule regular times of rest and reflection in your busy life. Consider how you can share your abundance with those in need.

charity

Support local food banks or community gardens that help the poor.

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