KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Tell the people of Israel: When you arrive in the land I'm giving you, the land itself must observe a sabbath rest dedicated to the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling His people that even the land needs regular rest periods set apart for Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces the concept of the sabbatical year, where every seventh year the Israelites were to let their farmland rest completely. This was part of God's instructions given through Moses as the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land after their wilderness wandering. The practice acknowledged God's ownership of the land and taught principles of trust, stewardship, and care for creation.
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