Leviticus 25:12 Meaning and Explanation
“For it is the jubile; it shall be holy unto you: ye shall eat the increase thereof out of the field.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →During the jubilee, the land's spontaneous growth feeds everyone, as it does in regular Sabbath years.
The Context of Leviticus 25:12
The jubilee year provides through the land's natural growth, not human harvest labor.
What Does Leviticus 25:12 Mean?
Like the seventh-year Sabbaths, the jubilee year's natural increase becomes common food. The land, relieved of human labor and debt-service pressures, yields sustenance for all. This provision, flowing from no one's effort, appears as divine care woven into the law's structure.
The jubilee is declared holy—set apart for covenant purposes, not ordinary commerce. Its holiness consists in freedom, restoration, and shared abundance arising from trusting God's provision rather than exploiting land or people.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 25:12
What does Leviticus 25:12 mean?
During the jubilee, the land's spontaneous growth feeds everyone, as it does in regular Sabbath years.
What is the context of Leviticus 25:12?
The jubilee year provides through the land's natural growth, not human harvest labor.