Leviticus 25:5 Β· KJV
"That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of rest unto the land."
King James Version
What does Leviticus 25:5 mean? βPassage Context
3Six years thou shalt sow thy field, and six years thou shalt prune thy vineyard, and gather in the fruit thereof;
4But 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.
5That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of rest unto the land.
6And the sabbath of the land shall be meat for you; for thee, and for thy servant, and for thy maid, and for thy hired servant, and for thy stranger that sojourneth with thee,
7And for thy cattle, and for the beast that are in thy land, shall all the increase thereof be meat.
Reflection Questions
1
How does resting from work impact your spiritual life?
2
What does it mean for you to let the land rest?
3
When have you felt the need for a break or rest?
Life Application
rest
Consider taking regular breaks from your routine to recharge spiritually and physically.
faith
Trust in God's provision during times of rest and inactivity.
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