3 For six years sow your fields, and for six years prune your vineyards and gather their crops.
3 Six years thou shalt sow thy field, and six years thou shalt prune thy vineyard, and gather in the fruit thereof;
3 For six years you shall sow your field, and for six years you shall prune your vineyard and gather in its fruits,
3 Sow your fields, prune your vineyards, and take in your harvests for six years.
3 Six years you shall sow your field, and six years you shall prune your vineyard, and gather its fruit;
3 For six years you may plant your fields and prune your vineyards and harvest your crops,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 25:3
Commentary on Leviticus 25:1-7
(Read Leviticus 25:1-7)
All labour was to cease in the seventh year, as much as daily labour on the seventh day. These statues tell us to beware of covetousness, for a man's life consists not in the abundance of his possessions. We are to exercise willing dependence on God's providence for our support; to consider ourselves the Lord's tenants or stewards, and to use our possessions accordingly. This year of rest typified the spiritual rest which all believers enter into through Christ. Through Him we are eased of the burden of wordly care and labour, both being sanctified and sweetened to us; and we are enabled and encouraged to live by faith.