KJV ORIGINAL
That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed: for it is a year of rest unto the land.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't harvest the crops that grow by themselves from your previous harvest, and don't gather grapes from your unpruned vines. This is a year of rest for the land.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding that during the sabbath year, even volunteer crops that grow naturally should be left unharvested to give the land complete rest.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions about the sabbath year (every seventh year) given to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. During this year, farmers were to let their fields lie completely fallow, trusting God to provide for their needs. This practice would restore soil fertility and demonstrate faith in God's provision.
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