Leviticus 25:3 bbe — For six years put seed into your land, and for six years give care to your vines and get in the produce of them;

Bible in Basic English

"For six years put seed into your land, and for six years give care to your vines and get in the produce of them;"

— Leviticus 25:3, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 25 — Context

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And the Lord said to Moses on Mount Sinai,

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Say to the children of Israel, When you come into the land which I will give you, let the land keep a Sabbath to the Lord.

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For six years put seed into your land, and for six years give care to your vines and get in the produce of them;

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But let the seventh year be a Sabbath of rest for the land, a Sabbath to the Lord; do not put seed into your land or have your vines cut.

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That which comes to growth of itself may not be cut, and the grapes of your uncared-for vines may not be taken off; let it be a year of rest for the land.

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And the Sabbath of the land will give food for you and your man-servant and your woman-servant and those working for payment, and for those of another country who are living among you;

Leviticus 25:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:3 say?
Leviticus 25:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For six years put seed into your land, and for six years give care to your vines and get in the produce of them;”
Where is Leviticus 25:3 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 3.
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 25:3.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:3 in?
Leviticus 25:3 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 25:3?
Leviticus 25:3 reads (BBE): “For six years put seed into your land, and for six years give care to your vines and get in the produce of them;” 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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