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Leviticus 19

Leviticus 19:25

Keep My Statutes · Leviticus 19:19–37
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Translations

Modern
But in the fifth year you may eat its fruit; thus your harvest will be increased. I am the LORD your God.
Traditional
And in the fifth year shall ye eat of the fruit thereof, that it may yield unto you the increase thereof: I am the Lord your God.
Literal
And in the fifth year you shall eat its fruit, to add to you its yield. I am YHWH your God.
Latin
Quinto autem anno comedetis fructus, congregantes poma, quæ proferunt. Ego Dominus Deus vester.

Original

Hebrew
English
But in the fifth year you may eat its fruit; thus your harvest will be increased. I am the LORD your God.

Notes

Leviticus 19:23–25

For the first three years, they should only prune and cultivate a newly planted fruit tree. This helps the tree grow strong. In the fourth year, people considered all of the fruit the "fitrstfruits" and gave the fruit to God (see Exodus 23:16). People could only eat the fruit in the fifth year.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Circumcision Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Law of Moses Leviticus, Book of Neighbor

Topics

Agriculture: Laws Concerning Horticulture: Encouraged Vineyards: Laws Respecting: The Fruit of New, to be Eaten by the Owners from the Fifth