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Exodus 23:10
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And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof:
About Exodus 23:10
Few verses address The Sabbath Year in the Bible as directly as Exodus 23:10. This Old Testament passage from the law of Exodus has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Leviticus 25:4
“But 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.”
- Leviticus 25:5
“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.”
- Exodus 23:11
“But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard.”
- Leviticus 25:2
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land which I give you, then shall the land keep a sabbath unto the Lord.”
- Deuteronomy 15:1
“At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.”
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How to Apply Exodus 23:10
Pray through Exodus 23:10 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of The Sabbath Year in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.