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God instructed Moses at Sinai that the land itself must (Lev. 25:2)
God instructed Moses at Sinai that the land itself must (Lev. 25:2)
All of the following activities were forbidden on the Sabbatical Year EXCEPT (Lev. 25:4f)
All of the following activities were forbidden on the Sabbatical Year EXCEPT (Lev. 25:4f)
All of the following were listed as being allowed to eat whatever grew by itself on the Sabbatical year EXCEPT (Lev. 25:6)
All of the following were listed as being allowed to eat whatever grew by itself on the Sabbatical year EXCEPT (Lev. 25:6)
The fiftieth year was to be the year of ______ (Lev. 25:10)
The fiftieth year was to be the year of ______ (Lev. 25:10)
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The year of Jubilee was begun with the sounding of the trumpet on what day (Lev. 25:9)
The year of Jubilee was begun with the sounding of the trumpet on what day (Lev. 25:9)
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What was special on the Jubilee year? Each person was to (Lev. 25:10)
What was special on the Jubilee year? Each person was to (Lev. 25:10)
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When land was bought or sold prior to the year of Jubilee (Lev. 25:14f)
When land was bought or sold prior to the year of Jubilee (Lev. 25:14f)
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People were not to take advantage of each other over the year of Jubilee but rather ______ (Lev. 25:17)
People were not to take advantage of each other over the year of Jubilee but rather ______ (Lev. 25:17)
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Concerning the year of Jubilee, God said he would bless the sixth year so that it would yield (Lev. 25:21)
Concerning the year of Jubilee, God said he would bless the sixth year so that it would yield (Lev. 25:21)
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The land was not to be sold permanently because (Lev. 25:23)
The land was not to be sold permanently because (Lev. 25:23)
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If an Israelite became poor and sold some of his land, who was allowed to have the first chance to redeem it (Lev. 25:25)?
If an Israelite became poor and sold some of his land, who was allowed to have the first chance to redeem it (Lev. 25:25)?
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If a person sold a house in a walled city, how long does he own the right to redeem it (Lev. 25:30)?
If a person sold a house in a walled city, how long does he own the right to redeem it (Lev. 25:30)?
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What property was not to be returned in the year of Jubilee (Lev. 25:30)?
What property was not to be returned in the year of Jubilee (Lev. 25:30)?
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Who was guaranteed the right of redeeming a house even in a city (Lev. 25:32)?
Who was guaranteed the right of redeeming a house even in a city (Lev. 25:32)?
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The pasture land around what types of cities must not be sold (Lev. 25:34)?
The pasture land around what types of cities must not be sold (Lev. 25:34)?
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The poor among the Israelites were to be helped by (Lev. 25:36)
The poor among the Israelites were to be helped by (Lev. 25:36)
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If an Israelite sold himself as a slave, he was to be treated as (Lev. 25:39)
If an Israelite sold himself as a slave, he was to be treated as (Lev. 25:39)
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An Israelite who sold himself as a slave was to be set free (Lev. 25:40)
An Israelite who sold himself as a slave was to be set free (Lev. 25:40)
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Study Notes
Key Themes in Leviticus 25
- God instructed Moses at Sinai regarding land observances, emphasizing a Sabbath year for the land.
- The Sabbath year prohibits specific agricultural activities but allows consumption of naturally grown food.
Sabbatical Year Regulations
- Prohibited Activities: No sowing, reaping, or pruning during the Sabbatical Year.
- Allowed Actions: Individuals could eat what grew naturally in their fields, except for inhabitants of the land.
The Year of Jubilee
- The fiftieth year is designated as the Year of Jubilee.
- Initiated by the sounding of a trumpet on the Day of Atonement.
- People were required to return to their family properties in the Jubilee year.
Economic and Land Regulations
- Land transactions are influenced by the proximity to the next Jubilee year, affecting sale pricing.
- Emphasis on fair treatment; individuals should not take advantage of one another.
Agricultural Blessings
- God vows to bless the sixth year with a harvest yielding three years' worth of crops.
Land Ownership Principles
- Land is to remain within families and tribes, as it ultimately belongs to God; individuals are tenants.
Rights of Redemption
- Relatives have the first opportunity to redeem a sold land parcel, maintaining familial ownership.
- Houses in walled cities can be redeemed for one year after sale; non-redeemed houses do not return in Jubilee.
Special Provisions for Levites
- Levites have guaranteed redemption rights for houses even in cities, reflecting their unique status among the Israelites.
Assistance for the Poor
- Interest-free loans are provided to help marginalized individuals rather than land giveaways or undervalued purchases.
- A sold Israelite slave is to be treated as a hired worker, ensuring dignity and fair treatment.
Freedom and Release
- Israelites who sell themselves into servitude are to be freed during the Year of Jubilee, upholding their status as free individuals.
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Explore the key themes and regulations outlined in Leviticus 25, focusing on the Sabbatical Year and the Year of Jubilee. This quiz covers the economic and agricultural principles God established for His people, emphasizing fairness and divine blessing. Test your understanding of these important biblical concepts.
