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
This verse is part of God's laws about dedicating property to Him, specifically addressing what happens to dedicated fields during the jubilee year - a special year that occurred every 50 years when debts were forgiven and land returned to original owners. The jubilee system was designed to prevent permanent poverty and ensure that family inheritances weren't lost forever in ancient Israel.
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