Then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for three years.
Then I will send my blessing on you during the sixth year, and the land will produce enough crops to last for three years.
God is promising to provide abundantly in the sixth year so His people will have enough food during the sabbatical year when they cannot farm.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Leviticus, God gave the Israelites laws about the Sabbath year, instructing them to let the land rest every seventh year by not planting crops, as a way to honor Him and preserve the soil. This verse specifically promises that in the sixth year, God would miraculously bless the harvest to yield enough produce for three years, covering the Sabbath year and the time until the next harvest. This command was part of the broader covenant relationship, teaching the Israelites to rely on God's faithful provision rather than their own efforts.
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