Leviticus 25:21

Amharic 2000 (የአማርኛ መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (ሰማንያ አሃዱ))

እኔ በስ​ድ​ስ​ተ​ኛው ዓመት በረ​ከ​ቴን በላ​ያ​ችሁ እሰ​ጣ​ለሁ፤ ምድ​ሪ​ቱም የሦ​ስት ዓመት ፍሬ ታፈ​ራ​ለች።

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that God will bless you in the sixth year, making the land produce enough food for three years. God is speaking, promising a special blessing to ensure people have enough food.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a piggy bank, and your parents tell you, 'We'll put so much money in it this year that you won't need to add more for three whole years!' That's what God is promising here—enough food for a long time!

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of Leviticus, which was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It was given to the Israelites as part of their law, to guide them in how to live and worship God in a desert setting with unpredictable harvests.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this could apply to a farmer facing drought. If they've been faithful and God blesses their crops, they might have a surplus, enabling them to share with others and plan for future challenges.

Topics

• blessing
• provision
• faith
• promise
• trust
• abundance

Related Verses

• Exodus 23:25-26
• Deuteronomy 28:8-12
• Psalms 85:11-13
• 2 Corinthians 9:8
• Revelation 22:2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main message of Leviticus 25:21?

The main message is that God promises to bless and provide abundantly for those who are faithful, ensuring they have enough for future years.

How can this verse be applied to modern times?

It can be applied by trusting God's provision in times of scarcity or uncertainty, knowing that his blessings can last for a long time.

What does this verse teach about God's character?

It teaches that God is a provider who cares for his people and ensures their needs are met, especially when they are faithful to his commands.

How does this verse relate to the concept of Sabbath?

This verse links the idea of Sabbath rest to divine provision, showing that God's blessings can sustain people even during periods of rest and reduced work.