Exodus 23:10-12

“And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof: But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard. Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed.”

"And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof: But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard, and with thy oliveyard. Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed." - Exodus 23:10-12
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What does Exodus 23:10-12 mean?

Exodus 23:10-12 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof: But the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still; that the poor of thy people may eat: and what they leave the beasts of the…

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Sabbath Rest: A Divine Rhythm of Renewal

In Exodus 23:10-12, we encounter a profound declaration of God’s design for Sabbath rest that transcends mere physical rest. The verses from the King James Version state: "For six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof: But the seventh year thou…

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A Prayer for Rest and Renewal

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, acknowledging Your infinite wisdom and the perfect order that You have woven into the very fabric of creation. As we reflect upon the words found in Exodus 23:10-12, we are reminded of the sacred rhythm of work…

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Exodus 23:10-12 - "For six years you may sow your land and gather in its produce. But during the seventh year you shall let it rest and lie fallow, so that the poor of your people may eat of it and the beasts of the field may eat. You are to do the same with your vineyard and your olive grove. Six days you are to do your work, but on the seventh day you must cease, so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and the son of your maidservant, as well as the foreign resident, may refresh themselves."
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Exodus 23:10 - "And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof:"
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"And six years thou shalt sow thy land, and shalt gather in the fruits thereof:" - Exodus 23:10
Exodus 23:12 - "Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest: that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid, and the stranger, may be refreshed."
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