Exodus 23:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

For six years you should plant seeds in your land and harvest the crops that grow.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is establishing a pattern where His people should work their land and gather crops for six years.

📚 Historical Context

This verse begins God's instructions about the Sabbath year, given to Moses as part of the covenant law for the Israelites. In ancient agricultural societies, land management was crucial for survival, and God was establishing a rhythm of work and rest that would apply to both people and the land itself. This law would later be fully explained as the seventh year being a time of rest for the fields.

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