Leviticus 25:5
Leviticus 25:5 in Multiple Translations
You are not to reap the aftergrowth of your harvest or gather the grapes of your untended vines. The land must have a year of complete rest.
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.
That which groweth of itself of thy harvest thou shalt not reap, and the grapes of thy undressed vine thou shalt not gather: it shall be a year of solemn rest for the land.
That which comes to growth of itself may not be cut, and the grapes of your uncared-for vines may not be taken off; let it be a year of rest for the land.
Don't harvest what may have grown up in your fields, or collect the grapes from your vineyards that you haven't cared for. The land is to have a year of complete rest.
That which groweth of it owne accorde of thy haruest, thou shalt not reape, neither gather the grapes that thou hast left vnlaboured: for it shalbe a yeere of rest vnto the land.
the spontaneous growth of thy harvest thou dost not reap, and the grapes of thy separated thing thou dost not gather, a year of rest it is to the land.
What grows of itself in your harvest you shall not reap, and you shall not gather the grapes of your undressed vine. It shall be a year of solemn rest for the land.
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 to the land.
What the ground shall bring forth of itself, thou shalt not reap: neither shalt thou gather the grapes of the firstfruits as a vintage: for it is a year of rest to the land:
Do not reap the grain that grows in your fields without having been planted, or harvest the grapes that grow without the vines being pruned; you must allow the land to rest for that one year.
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Leviticus 25:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֣ת
סְפִ֤יחַ
קְצִֽירְ/ךָ֙
לֹ֣א
תִקְצ֔וֹר
וְ/אֶת
עִנְּבֵ֥י
נְזִירֶ֖/ךָ
לֹ֣א
תִבְצֹ֑ר
שְׁנַ֥ת
שַׁבָּת֖וֹן
יִהְיֶ֥ה
לָ/אָֽרֶץ
אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
סְפִ֤יחַ
çâphîyach
H5599
outpouring
N-ms
קְצִֽירְ/ךָ֙
qâtsîyr
H7105
harvest
N-ms | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִקְצ֔וֹר
qâtsar
H7114
be short
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
עִנְּבֵ֥י
ʻênâb
H6025
grape
N-mp
נְזִירֶ֖/ךָ
nâzîyr
H5139
Nazirite
N-mp | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִבְצֹ֑ר
bâtsar
H1219
to gather/restrain/fortify
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
שְׁנַ֥ת
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
שַׁבָּת֖וֹן
shabbâthôwn
H7677
sabbath observance
N-ms
יִהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 25:5
אֵ֣ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
סְפִ֤יחַ
çâphîyach
H5599
"outpouring"
N-ms
Aftergrowth refers to a self-sown crop or volunteer plants that grow from spilled kernels, as described in the KJV.
Definition: outpouring
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: (such) things as (which) grow (of themselves), which groweth of its own accord (itself). See also: Leviticus 25:5; 2 Kings 19:29; Isaiah 37:30.
קְצִֽירְ/ךָ֙
qâtsîyr
H7105
"harvest"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the harvest or the time of harvest, as well as the reaper or the crop itself. It can also mean a limb or foliage of a tree, emphasizing the idea of growth and abundance. The concept of harvest is central to the biblical narrative, particularly in the book of Ruth.
Definition: 1) harvest, harvesting 1a) process of harvesting 1b) crop, what is harvested or reaped 1c) time of harvest
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: bough, branch, harvest (man). See also: Genesis 8:22; Job 18:16; Psalms 80:12.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִקְצ֔וֹר
qâtsar
H7114
"be short"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to reap or harvest, like cutting down grain or grass. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of harvesting, and also to describe being discouraged or grieved.
Definition: 1) to be short, be impatient, be vexed, be grieved 1a) (Qal) to be short 1b) (Piel) to shorten 1c) (Hiphil) to shorten
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, cut down, much discouraged, grieve, harvestman, lothe, mourn, reap(-er), (be, wax) short(-en, -er), straiten, trouble, vex. See also: Leviticus 19:9; Job 24:6; Psalms 89:46.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עִנְּבֵ֥י
ʻênâb
H6025
"grape"
N-mp
Enab refers to a grape or grapes in the Bible, and is also related to wine. It is a common term in the Old Testament.
Definition: grape(s)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: (ripe) grape, wine. See also: Genesis 40:10; Deuteronomy 32:14; Isaiah 5:2.
נְזִירֶ֖/ךָ
nâzîyr
H5139
"Nazirite"
N-mp | Suff
A Nazirite is a person who is consecrated or devoted to God, often taking a vow to abstain from certain things. This word is used in the Bible to describe someone who is set apart for God's service. It is a term used to describe a person's spiritual commitment.
Definition: 1) consecrated or devoted one, Nazarite 1a) consecrated one 1b) devotee, Nazarite 1c) untrimmed (vine) Also named: ne.zer (נֵ֫זֶר ": consecration" H5145)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Nazarite (by a false alliteration with Nazareth), separate(-d), vine undressed. See also: Genesis 49:26; Numbers 6:21; Amos 2:12.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִבְצֹ֑ר
bâtsar
H1219
"to gather/restrain/fortify"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This word means to gather or fortify, often used to describe harvesting grapes or building strong walls. It appears in the Bible to describe the gathering of crops, such as in the book of Isaiah. It can also mean to restrain or make something inaccessible.
Definition: 1) to gather, restrain, fence, fortify, make inaccessible, enclose 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut off 1a2) fortified, cut off, made inaccessible (pass participle) 1a3) secrets, mysteries, inaccessible things (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be withheld 1c) (Piel) to fortify
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: cut off, (de-) fenced, fortify, (grape) gather(-er), mighty things, restrain, strong, wall (up), withhold. See also: Genesis 11:6; Job 42:2; Psalms 76:13.
שְׁנַ֥ת
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
שַׁבָּת֖וֹן
shabbâthôwn
H7677
"sabbath observance"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to the observance of the Sabbath or a special holiday, such as the Feast of Trumpets or the Day of Atonement, as described in Leviticus 23. It involves resting from work and focusing on spiritual activities, as practiced by the Israelites in the wilderness.
Definition: 1) Sabbath observance, sabbatism 1a) of weekly sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbatical year 1d) of Feast of Trumpets 1e) of the 1st and last days of the Feast of Tabernacles
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: rest, sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; Leviticus 23:24; Leviticus 25:5.
יִהְיֶ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Leviticus 25:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 25:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 25:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 25:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 25:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 25:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 25:5
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 25:5
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 25:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 25:5
Context — The Seventh Year
3For six years you may sow your field and prune your vineyard and gather its crops.
4But in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of complete rest for the land—a Sabbath to the LORD. You are not to sow your field or prune your vineyard.
5You are not to reap the aftergrowth of your harvest or gather the grapes of your untended vines. The land must have a year of complete rest.
6Whatever the land yields during the Sabbath year shall be food for you—for yourself, your manservant and maidservant, the hired hand or foreigner who stays with you, 7and for your livestock and the wild animals in your land. All its growth may serve as food.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Kings 19:29 | And this will be a sign to you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what springs from the same. But in the third year you will sow and reap; you will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. |
| 2 | Isaiah 37:30 | And this will be a sign to you, O Hezekiah: This year you will eat what grows on its own, and in the second year what springs from the same. But in the third year you will sow and reap; you will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. |
Leviticus 25:5 Summary
This verse is saying that even when it seems like there is still work to be done or crops to be gathered, we need to trust in God's provision and allow the land to rest. Just like our bodies need rest to recharge, the land needs rest to replenish its fertility, as seen in the concept of Sabbath rest in Exodus 20:8-11. By not reaping the aftergrowth of the harvest or gathering the grapes of the untended vines, we are trusting that God will provide for us, even when it seems like we are not doing anything, and we are reflecting the principle of Sabbath rest stated in Leviticus 25:4. This is a reminder that our ultimate trust should be in God, not in our own abilities or resources, as taught in Psalm 24:1 and Matthew 6:33.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the aftergrowth of the harvest and the grapes of the untended vines not being reaped or gathered?
The purpose is to allow the land to have a year of complete rest, as commanded by God in Leviticus 25:5, and to trust in His provision, as seen in Exodus 16:29 and Deuteronomy 8:3.
How does this verse relate to the concept of Sabbath rest?
This verse is a part of the larger command to observe a Sabbath of complete rest for the land, as stated in Leviticus 25:4, which is a reflection of the Sabbath rest instituted by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and reinforced in Deuteronomy 5:12-15.
What are the benefits of allowing the land to rest?
Allowing the land to rest would replenish its fertility, as seen in the increased yield after the Sabbath year, and would also serve as a reminder of God's sovereignty and provision, as stated in Leviticus 25:6-7 and Psalm 24:1.
How can this principle be applied to our lives today?
Just as the land needs rest to be replenished, we also need spiritual rest and trust in God's provision, as taught in Matthew 11:28-30 and Hebrews 4:9-11, to recharge and refocus on our relationship with Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's provision and rest in His sovereignty?
- How can I apply the principle of Sabbath rest to my daily life and prioritize my relationship with God?
- What are some ways I can use my 'harvest' or resources to bless others and trust in God's provision, as seen in Leviticus 25:6-7?
- What does it mean to me that God is my ultimate Provider, and how can I reflect this truth in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 25:5
That which groweth of its own accord of thy harvest thou shalt not reap,.... That which sprung up of itself from grains of corn, shed in the harvest of the preceding year, without any ploughing or
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 25:5
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. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 25:5
Of its own accord; from the grains that fell out of the ears the last reaping time. Thou shalt not reap, i.e. as thy own peculiarly, but only so as others may reap it with thee, for present food. The grapes of thy vine undressed, Heb. the grapes of thy separation, i.e. the grapes which thou hast separated or set apart to the honour of God, and to the ends and uses appointed by God; or the grapes of that year, which are in this like the Nazarites’ hair, not cut off by thee, but suffered to grow to the use of the poor.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 25:5
Leviticus 25:5 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.Ver. 5. Thou shalt not reap,] sc., All at once, as other years: but now some, and then some, for thy necessary food. Maimon., in Jobel.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 25:5
(5) That which groweth of its own accord.—Not only is every owner of land to desist from cultivating it, but the spontaneous growth of the fields from seeds which accidentally fell down at the harvest, as well as from old roots, are not to be gathered, or no harvest is to be made of it. Neither gather the grapes of thy vine undressed.—Literally, thy Nazarite vine, the vine which bears the character of a Nazarite, or of being separated or consecrated to God. As the seventh year is the sabbath of the Lord, being consecrated to Him, the vine of this year is consecrated to Him. Hence the Greek version (LXX.) translates it “the grapes of thy consecration,” and hence, too, the marginal rendering “of thy separations.” The passage is also interpreted “thou shalt not gather the grapes from which thou hast separated and debarred other people, and which thou hast not declared common property.”
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 25:5
5. undressed] untrimmed by lopping and hence consecrated. The Heb. word is the same as that denoting the Nazirite, who in token of his consecration wore his hair uncut (Numbers 6:5).
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 25:5
Vine undressed - That is, “unpruned”; literally “Nazarite vine”, the figure being taken from the unshorn locks of the Nazarite. Numbers 6:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 25:5
5. Vine undressed — Hebrew, consecrated or Nazarite, because he left his hair unshorn. Numbers 6:5. The Roman poets speak of the viridis coma, the green hair of the vine.