שְׁמִטָּה
she.mit.tahremissionHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine5 occurrences1 book4 verses
Definition
from H8058; remission (of debt) or suspension of labor)
Traditional renderings: release.
Traditional renderings: release.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שְׁמִטָּה:
- ἄφεσιςaphesis“forgiveness”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Deuteronomy 15:1שְׁמִטָּֽה׃ · you must cancel debtsAt the end of every seven years you must cancel debts.
- Deuteronomy 15:2הַשְּׁמִטָּה֒ · of remission; שְׁמִטָּ֖ה · time of releaseThis is the manner of remission: Every creditor shall cancel what he has loaned to his neighbor. He is not to collect anything from his neighbor or brother, because the LORD’s time of release has been proclaimed.
- Deuteronomy 15:9הַשְּׁמִטָּה֒ · of releaseBe careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.
- Deuteronomy 31:10הַשְּׁמִטָּ֖ה · of remission [of debt]Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles,