Leviticus 25:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And ye shall sow the eighth year, and eat yet of old fruit until the ninth year; until her fruits come in ye shall eat of the old store.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →In the eighth year, new sowing begins, but the people still eat from the sixth-year harvest until the ninth year's crop matures.
The Context of Leviticus 25:22
The cycle shows how the sixth-year abundance sustains the people until the ninth-year crop.
What Does Leviticus 25:22 Mean?
The timeline clarifies the full cycle. Sixth-year harvest feeds through the seventh (rest), sustains eighth-year sowing, and continues until the ninth-year crop is harvested and stored. No gap appears in provision. The abundance of the sixth year is sufficient if properly stewarded.
This verse confirms God's promise as practical. The people do not starve; they manage the multiple harvests carefully. It also reveals God's method: not eliminating labor (they sow in year eight) but providing superabundant supply at key moments so that Sabbath rest and human need are reconciled.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 25:22
What does Leviticus 25:22 mean?
In the eighth year, new sowing begins, but the people still eat from the sixth-year harvest until the ninth year's crop matures.
What is the context of Leviticus 25:22?
The cycle shows how the sixth-year abundance sustains the people until the ninth-year crop.