King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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].
Complete Jewish Bible:
The eighth year you will sow seed but eat the the old, stored produce until the ninth year; that is, until the produce of the eighth year comes in, you will eat the old, stored food.
Berean Standard Bible:
While you are sowing in the eighth year, you will be eating from the previous harvest, until the ninth year’s harvest comes in.
American Standard Version:
And ye shall sow the eighth year, and eat of the fruits, the old store; until the ninth year, until its fruits come in, ye shall eat the old store.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And ye shall sow{H2232} the eighth{H8066} year{H8141}, and eat{H398} yet of old{H3465} fruit{H8393} until the ninth{H8671} year{H8141}; until her fruits{H8393} come in{H935} ye shall eat{H398} of the old{H3465} store.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 26:10
- And ye shall eat old store, and bring forth the old because of the new.
2 Kings 19:29
- And this [shall be] a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such things as grow of themselves, and in the second year that which springeth of the same; and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruits thereof.
Isaiah 37:30
- And this [shall be] a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat [this] year such as groweth of itself; and the second year that which springeth of the same: and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof.
Joshua 5:11
- And they did eat of the old corn of the land on the morrow after the passover, unleavened cakes, and parched [corn] in the selfsame day.
Joshua 5:12
- And the manna ceased on the morrow after they had eaten of the old corn of the land; neither had the children of Israel manna any more; but they did eat of the fruit of the land of Canaan that year.
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Commentary for Leviticus 25:22
Leviticus 25:22 is part of a larger section in the Book of Leviticus that deals with the Sabbatical and Jubilee years, which are significant themes in the agricultural and social laws of ancient Israel.
**Themes:**
1. **Sabbatical Year (Shemitah):** Every seventh year, the land was to be given a rest, meaning it was not to be sown or harvested (Leviticus 25:1-7). This practice was intended to allow the land to recover its fertility and to trust in God's provision.
2. **Divine Providence:** The verse reflects the theme of trust in God's provision, as the Israelites are instructed to rely on the produce from the sixth year to sustain them through the seventh and eighth years until the new harvest of the ninth year.
3. **Social Justice:** The Sabbatical year also had a social dimension, as debts were to be released, and indentured servants were to be freed, promoting economic equality and justice (Deuteronomy 15:1-11).
4. **Cycle of Agriculture:** The verse emphasizes the cyclical nature of agriculture and the importance of planning and foresight in ancient farming practices.
**Historical Context:**
The Book of Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses and is part of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It contains laws and regulations given to the Israelites after their Exodus from Egypt, during their time in the wilderness, before they entered the Promised Land.
The laws concerning the Sabbatical year were given in the context of a predominantly agrarian society. Observing these laws would have required significant faith, as the Israelites had to trust that God would provide enough produce in the sixth year to last until the ninth year's harvest. This was especially significant in an agricultural economy where the success of crops was a matter of survival.
The historical context also includes the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. Observing the Sabbatical year was a way for the Israelites to honor their covenant with God, demonstrating their obedience and trust in His commandments and promises.
In summary, Leviticus 25:22 is embedded in a passage that outlines the practices for the Sabbatical year, emphasizing themes of divine provision, social justice, and the importance of sustainable agricultural practices, all within the context of Israel's covenantal relationship with God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2232
There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָרַע
Transliteration: zâraʻ
Pronunciation: zaw-rah'
Description: a primitive root; to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify; bear, conceive seed, set with sow(-er), yield. - Strong's Number: H8066
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמִינִי
Transliteration: shᵉmîynîy
Pronunciation: shem-ee-nee'
Description: from שְׁמֹנֶה; eight; eight. - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H3465
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָשָׁן
Transliteration: yâshân
Pronunciation: yaw-shawn'
Description: from יָשֵׁן; old; old. - Strong's Number: H8393
There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּבוּאָה
Transliteration: tᵉbûwʼâh
Pronunciation: teb-oo-aw'
Description: from בּוֹא; income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively); fruit, gain, increase, revenue. - Strong's Number: H8671
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּשִׁיעִי
Transliteration: tᵉshîyʻîy
Pronunciation: tesh-ee-ee'
Description: ordinal from תֵּשַׁע; ninth; ninth. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.