Key Themes in Leviticus 25

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God instructed Moses at Sinai that the land itself must (Lev. 25:2)

Observe a Sabbath to the LORD (correct)

Be reverenced as holy

Not be bought or sold between families

Observe the laws the LORD had given

All of the following activities were forbidden on the Sabbatical Year EXCEPT (Lev. 25:4f)

Do not eat things grown in the field (correct)

Do not reap crops

Do not prune your vineyards

Do not sow crops

All of the following were listed as being allowed to eat whatever grew by itself on the Sabbatical year EXCEPT (Lev. 25:6)

Inhabitants of the land (correct)

Your manservant and maidservant

Temporary resident

Your hired worker

The fiftieth year was to be the year of ______ (Lev. 25:10)

Jubilee Signup and view all the answers

The year of Jubilee was begun with the sounding of the trumpet on what day (Lev. 25:9)

The Day of Atonement Signup and view all the answers

What was special on the Jubilee year? Each person was to (Lev. 25:10)

Return to his family property Signup and view all the answers

When land was bought or sold prior to the year of Jubilee (Lev. 25:14f)

That was to be taken into account in the selling price Signup and view all the answers

People were not to take advantage of each other over the year of Jubilee but rather ______ (Lev. 25:17)

Fear the LORD Signup and view all the answers

Concerning the year of Jubilee, God said he would bless the sixth year so that it would yield (Lev. 25:21)

Three years worth Signup and view all the answers

The land was not to be sold permanently because (Lev. 25:23)

The land was God's and they were his tenants Signup and view all the answers

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)?

The relatives Signup and view all the answers

If a person sold a house in a walled city, how long does he own the right to redeem it (Lev. 25:30)?

One year Signup and view all the answers

What property was not to be returned in the year of Jubilee (Lev. 25:30)?

A house sold in a walled city and not redeemed Signup and view all the answers

Who was guaranteed the right of redeeming a house even in a city (Lev. 25:32)?

The Levites Signup and view all the answers

The pasture land around what types of cities must not be sold (Lev. 25:34)?

The cities of the Levites Signup and view all the answers

The poor among the Israelites were to be helped by (Lev. 25:36)

Giving them loans without interest Signup and view all the answers

If an Israelite sold himself as a slave, he was to be treated as (Lev. 25:39)

A hired worker Signup and view all the answers

An Israelite who sold himself as a slave was to be set free (Lev. 25:40)

On the year of Jubilee Signup and view all the answers

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.