Leviticus 25:1

Sabbath Years and the Year of Jubilee

25¹ The Lord said to Moses at Mount Sinai,

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Other Translations of Leviticus 25:1

King James Version

Sabbath Years and the Year of Jubilee

25¹ And the Lord spake unto Moses in mount Sinai, saying,

English Standard Version

Sabbath Years and the Year of Jubilee

25¹ The Lord spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying,

The Message

Sabbath Years and the Year of Jubilee

25¹ God spoke to Moses at Mount Sinai,

New King James Version

Sabbath Years and the Year of Jubilee

25¹ And the Lord spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying,

New Living Translation

Sabbath Years and the Year of Jubilee

25¹ While Moses was on Mount Sinai, the Lord said to him,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 25:1

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.