Leviticus 25:11
“A jubile shall that fiftieth year be unto you: ye shall not sow, neither reap that which groweth of itself in it, nor gather the grapes in it of thy vine undressed.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A jubilee shall that fiftieth year be unto you,.... Which, clearly shows, that not the forty ninth year was the year of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Leviticus 25:8-13
The land was to be divided by lot among the families of the Israelites when the possession of it was obtained. Num…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A jubilee shall that fiftieth year be - The literal meaning of the word jubilee, יובל yobel in Hebrew, and יוביל yobil…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 25:8-22
Here is, I. The general institution of the jubilee, Lev 25:8. etc.
1. When it was to be observed: after seven sabbaths…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Leviticus 25:8-17
The 50th year or year of Jubile. In each such year landed property shall revert to its original owner, and the price to…