Leviticus 25:20 asv — And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year? behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase;

American Standard Version

"And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year? behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase; "

— Leviticus 25:20, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 25 — Context

17

And ye shall not wrong one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am Jehovah your God.

18

Wherefore ye shall do my statutes, and keep mine ordinances and do them; and ye shall dwell in the land in safety.

19

And the land shall yield its fruit, and ye shall eat your fill, and dwell therein in safety.

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And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year? behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase;

21

then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for the three years.

22

And ye shall sow the eighth year, and eat of the fruits, the old store; until the ninth year, until its fruits come in, ye shall eat the old store.

23

And the land shall not be sold in perpetuity; for the land is mine: for ye are strangers and sojourners with me.

Leviticus 25:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:20 say?
Leviticus 25:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year? behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase; ”
Where is Leviticus 25:20 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 20.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 25:20.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:20 in?
Leviticus 25:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 25:20?
Leviticus 25:20 reads (ASV): “And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year? behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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