Leviticus 25:11 Meaning and Explanation
“A jubile shall that fiftieth year be unto you: ye shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor gather the grapes in it of thy vine undressed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The jubilee year is also a Sabbath year; no cultivation or harvest occurs.
The Context of Leviticus 25:11
The jubilee year itself is a Sabbath year, with no sowing or harvesting.
What Does Leviticus 25:11 Mean?
The fiftieth year combines jubilee freedom with Sabbath rest. Because the land has just completed seven Sabbath years, it rests again in the jubilee year itself. This means no one sows for harvest during the jubilee, extending the land's rest and preventing commercial exploitation of the restoration year.
The double rest—both jubilee and sabbatical—emphasizes that freedom and restoration come in a context of covenant with the Creator. Economic cancellation coincides with the land's rest, making the jubilee a moment when human justice and divine order align.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 25:11
What does Leviticus 25:11 mean?
The jubilee year is also a Sabbath year; no cultivation or harvest occurs.
What is the context of Leviticus 25:11?
The jubilee year itself is a Sabbath year, with no sowing or harvesting.