But the field, when it goeth out in the jubile, shall be holy unto the LORD, as a field devoted; the possession thereof shall be the priest’s.
But when the field is released in the jubilee year, it will be holy to the LORD, like a field that has been completely given to God; it will belong to the priests.
This verse explains that fields given to God that are released during the jubilee year become permanently holy and belong to the priests.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, God established the Jubilee year every 50 years as a time for land to return to its original owners, ensuring economic equality and rest for the soil as part of His covenant laws. This verse from Leviticus addresses fields that were dedicated to the Lord through vows, making them holy and set apart for sacred use. When the Jubilee arrived, such a field became the permanent property of the priests, highlighting God's ultimate ownership over all resources.
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