THEOSISWlastow G.K.
The seventh year is designated as ‘the Sabbath of the Lord’ in Leviticus 25:2. This passage clearly instructs that the land must not be cultivated during that year, and vineyards should not be tended (vv. 3-7). It is important to clarify this point, as some scholars have suggested that the land could be worked, with the products left for the impoverished and any remaining yield meant for the livestock. The institution of the Lord’s Sabbath carries profound and far-reaching significance. According to esteemed interpretations, its true purpose is to allow the land to rest, affirming that the land ultimately belongs to Jehovah and acknowledging the rights of the less fortunate, which are granted by the true Owner, the Lord King of Israel.
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Furthermore, the Sabbath — encompassing the seventh day and the seventh year — possesses a deeply sacred and enigmatic significance associated with the worship of Jehovah. These practices serve to teach the people through tangible examples and memorable events. Leaving the land fallow in the seventh year serves as a powerful reminder of the singular principle of monotheism that sets Israel apart from other nations. It is worth noting that in a land as fertile as Palestine, a harvest could be realized without sowing, deriving from fallen fruits, much like those found in our steppe regions. The same applies to unharvested vines. Economically, it would have been challenging to devise a more effective approach for allowing the soil and vineyards to rejuvenate during that time. Nature, blessed by the Almighty, rewarded this year of rest with bountiful returns.