And the sabbath of the land shall be meat for you; for thee, and for thy servant, and for thy maid, and for thy hired servant, and for thy stranger that sojourneth with thee,
The food that grows naturally during the land's sabbath year will be for everyone to eat: for you, your servants, your household workers, your hired help, and the foreigners living among you.
God is saying that during the sabbath year when farming stops, everyone in the community - regardless of their social status - can freely eat whatever grows on its own.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions about the sabbath year, when Israelites were commanded to let their land rest every seventh year without planting or harvesting crops. During this time, whatever grew naturally from the previous year's seeds could be gathered by anyone in need. This practice demonstrated trust in God's provision and created equality among all people, as both rich and poor had equal access to food.
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