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| − | <p>The Shemittah year reminds the nation of God's sovereignty and providence, | + | <p>The Shemittah year reminds the nation of God's sovereignty and providence, and makes them aware of their dependence upon Him.</p> |
| + | <point><b>"שַׁבָּת לַי"י"</b></point> | ||
<point><b>Comparison to Shabbat</b></point> | <point><b>Comparison to Shabbat</b></point> | ||
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<point><b>Break from work</b></point> | <point><b>Break from work</b></point> | ||
<point><b>Forsaking of produce</b></point> | <point><b>Forsaking of produce</b></point> | ||
<point><b>Context</b></point> | <point><b>Context</b></point> | ||
| + | <point><b>Punishment of exile</b></point> | ||
<point><b>Parallel Commandments</b></point> | <point><b>Parallel Commandments</b></point> | ||
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Version as of 22:24, 6 May 2015
Purpose of Shemittah
Exegetical Approaches
Recognition of God
The Shemittah year reminds the nation of God's sovereignty and providence, and makes them aware of their dependence upon Him.
"שַׁבָּת לַי"י"
Comparison to Shabbat
Break from work
Forsaking of produce
Context
Punishment of exile
Parallel Commandments
Social Justice
The commandment comes to teach people to have mercy on those less fortunate than themselves and to emphasize the equality of all mankind.
Care for the Land
Shemittah serves a practical function in keeping the land healthy and able to bear fruit.
