Leviticus 25:20 bbe — And if you say, Where will our food come from in the seventh year, when we may not put in seed, or get in the increase

Bible in Basic English

"And if you say, Where will our food come from in the seventh year, when we may not put in seed, or get in the increase"

— Leviticus 25:20, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 25 — Context

17

And do no wrong, one to another, but let the fear of your God be before you; for I am the Lord your God.

18

So keep my rules and my decisions and do them, and you will be safe in your land.

19

And the land will give her fruit, and you will have food in full measure and be safe in the land.

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And if you say, Where will our food come from in the seventh year, when we may not put in seed, or get in the increase

21

Then I will send my blessing on you in the sixth year, and the land will give fruit enough for three years.

22

And in the eighth year you will put in your seed, and get your food from the old stores, till the fruit of the ninth year is ready.

23

No exchange of land may be for ever, for the land is mine, and you are as my guests, living with me for a time.

Leviticus 25:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:20 say?
Leviticus 25:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if you say, Where will our food come from in the seventh year, when we may not put in seed, or get in the 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 (BBE): “And if you say, Where will our food come from in the seventh year, when we may not put in seed, or get in the 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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