Leviticus 19:25
Leviticus 19:25 in Multiple Translations
But in the fifth year you may eat its fruit; thus your harvest will be increased. I am the LORD your God.
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.
And in the fifth year shall ye eat of the fruit thereof, that it may yield unto you the increase thereof: I am Jehovah your God.
But in the fifth year you may take the fruit and the increase of it for your food: I am the Lord your God.
However, the fifth year you may eat the fruit and in this way you will have an even greater harvest. I am the Lord your God.
And in the fifth yeere shall ye eate of the fruite of it that it may yeelde to you the encrease thereof: I am the Lord your God.
And in the fifth year ye do eat its fruit — to add to you its increase; I [am] Jehovah your God.
In the fifth year you shall eat its fruit, that it may yield its increase to you. I am the LORD your God.
And in the fifth year shall ye eat of its fruit, that it may yield to you its increase: I am the LORD your God.
And in the fifth year you shall eat the fruits thereof, gathering the increase thereof. I am the Lord your God.
But in the fifth/next year, you will be permitted to eat their fruit. If you do that, your trees will produce much fruit. I, Yahweh your God, am promising that.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 19:25
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Leviticus 19:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֣ה
הַ/חֲמִישִׁ֗ת
תֹּֽאכְלוּ֙
אֶת
פִּרְי֔/וֹ
לְ/הוֹסִ֥יף
לָ/כֶ֖ם
תְּבוּאָת֑/וֹ
אֲנִ֖י
יְהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהֵי/כֶֽם
וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֣ה
shâneh
H8141
year
Conj | Prep | N-fs
הַ/חֲמִישִׁ֗ת
chămîyshîy
H2549
fifth
Art | Adj
תֹּֽאכְלוּ֙
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
פִּרְי֔/וֹ
pᵉrîy
H6529
fruit
N-ms | Suff
לְ/הוֹסִ֥יף
yâçaph
H3254
to add
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
לָ/כֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
תְּבוּאָת֑/וֹ
tᵉbûwʼâh
H8393
produce
N-fs | Suff
אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵי/כֶֽם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 19:25
וּ/בַ/שָּׁנָ֣ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
הַ/חֲמִישִׁ֗ת
chămîyshîy
H2549
"fifth"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means fifth, referring to something in the fifth position. It appears in Exodus 20:12, where honoring parents is the fifth commandment. This word is used to show order and sequence.
Definition: ordinal number, 5th
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: fifth (part). See also: Genesis 1:23; 1 Chronicles 2:14; Jeremiah 1:3.
תֹּֽאכְלוּ֙
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פִּרְי֔/וֹ
pᵉrîy
H6529
"fruit"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means the fruit that comes from the ground or from our actions. It is used in many books, including Genesis and Isaiah, to describe the results of our labor or the consequences of our choices.
Definition: 1) fruit 1a) fruit, produce (of the ground) 1b) fruit, offspring, children, progeny (of the womb) 1c) fruit (of actions) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. See also: Genesis 1:11; Proverbs 18:20; Psalms 1:3.
לְ/הוֹסִ֥יף
yâçaph
H3254
"to add"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.
Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.
לָ/כֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
תְּבוּאָת֑/וֹ
tᵉbûwʼâh
H8393
"produce"
N-fs | Suff
This word means produce or income, referring to crops, revenue, or even the product of our lips. It is translated as fruit, gain, or revenue in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) produce, product, revenue 1a) product, yield, crops (of the earth usually) 1b) income, revenue 1c) gain (of wisdom) (fig) 1d) product of lips (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: fruit, gain, increase, revenue. See also: Genesis 47:24; 2 Kings 8:6; Psalms 107:37.
אֲנִ֖י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵי/כֶֽם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Leviticus 19:25
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 19:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 19:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 19:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 19:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 19:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 19:25
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 19:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 19:25
- Sermons on Leviticus 19:25
Context — Keep My Statutes
23When you enter the land and plant any kind of tree for food, you shall regard the fruit as forbidden. For three years it will be forbidden to you and must not be eaten.
24In the fourth year all its fruit must be consecrated as a praise offering to the LORD.
25But in the fifth year you may eat its fruit; thus your harvest will be increased. I am the LORD your God.
26You must not eat anything with blood still in it. You must not practice divination or sorcery. 27You must not cut off the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haggai 1:9–11 | You expected much, but behold, it amounted to little. And what you brought home, I blew away. Why? declares the LORD of Hosts. Because My house still lies in ruins, while each of you is busy with his own house. Therefore, on account of you the heavens have withheld their dew and the earth has withheld its crops. I have summoned a drought on the fields and on the mountains, on the grain, new wine, and oil, and on whatever the ground yields, on man and beast, and on all the labor of your hands.” |
| 2 | Malachi 3:8–10 | Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. |
| 3 | Leviticus 26:3–4 | If you follow My statutes and carefully keep My commandments, I will give you rains in their season, and the land will yield its produce, and the trees of the field will bear their fruit. |
| 4 | Proverbs 3:9–10 | Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. |
| 5 | Ecclesiastes 11:1–2 | Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land. |
| 6 | Haggai 1:4–6 | “Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?” Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways. You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but never have enough. You drink but never have your fill. You put on clothes but never get warm. You earn wages to put into a bag pierced through.” |
| 7 | Haggai 2:18–19 | Consider carefully from this day forward—from the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, the day the foundation of the LORD’s temple was laid—consider carefully: Is there still seed in the barn? The vine, the fig, the pomegranate, and the olive tree have not yet yielded fruit. But from this day on, I will bless you.” |
Leviticus 19:25 Summary
Leviticus 19:25 teaches us that sometimes we have to wait for good things to happen, just like the Israelites had to wait five years to eat the fruit from their newly planted trees. This waiting period allowed the trees to grow strong and produce a lot of fruit, and it also helped the Israelites trust in God's plan and provision, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By obeying God's commands and trusting in His timing, we can experience His blessings and have an 'increased harvest' in our lives, as promised in Leviticus 19:25 and supported by Deuteronomy 28:1-2. This reminds us that God is our loving Father who wants the best for us, and He says 'I am the LORD your God' to remind us of His love and care for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of waiting five years to eat the fruit of a newly planted tree in Leviticus 19:25?
This waiting period allowed the tree to mature and become fruitful, symbolizing patience and trust in God's provision, as seen in Psalm 37:7, where it says to 'wait patiently for the LORD'.
How does the command to consecrate the fruit in the fourth year as a praise offering to the LORD, mentioned in Leviticus 19:24, relate to Leviticus 19:25?
The consecration of the fruit in the fourth year as a praise offering to the LORD, as mentioned in Leviticus 19:24, demonstrates gratitude and recognition of God's sovereignty, which is reinforced in Leviticus 19:25 with the statement 'I am the LORD your God'.
What is the purpose of God stating 'I am the LORD your God' at the end of Leviticus 19:25?
God's declaration 'I am the LORD your God' serves as a reminder of His authority, covenant, and relationship with His people, as seen in other passages like Exodus 20:2, where God introduces the Ten Commandments with a similar statement.
How does the promise of an 'increased harvest' in Leviticus 19:25 relate to the broader biblical theme of obedience and blessing?
The promise of an increased harvest in Leviticus 19:25 illustrates the biblical principle that obedience to God's commands leads to blessings, as stated in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, where it says that if the people obey God's voice and carefully keep His commandments, they will be blessed.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's timing and provision, just like the Israelites had to wait for the trees to mature?
- How can I, like the Israelites, express gratitude to God for the blessings in my life, and what are some ways I can consecrate my 'fruit' to Him?
- What does it mean for me to acknowledge and submit to God's sovereignty in my life, as stated in Leviticus 19:25, and how can I apply this to my daily decisions?
- In what ways can I experience an 'increased harvest' in my life as a result of obeying God's commands, and what are some specific areas where I can apply this principle?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 19:25
And in the fifth year shall ye eat of the fruit thereof,.... And so in all succeeding years as long as the tree lasted and bore: that it may yield unto you the increase thereof; may be so abundantly
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 19:25
And when ye shall come into the land, and shall have planted all manner of trees for food, then ye shall count the fruit thereof as uncircumcised: three years shall it be as uncircumcised unto you: it shall not be eaten of.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 19:25
That it may yield unto you the increase thereof; that God may be pleased to give his blessing, which alone can make them fruitful.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 19:25
Leviticus 19:25 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.Ver. 25. That it may yield unto you the increase thereof,] i.e., Abundantly in recompense of those four former years. In doing of God’ s will there is great reward.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 19:25
(25) And in the fifth year.—It was only in the fifth year that the owner was permitted to eat the fruits without redeeming them. That it may yield unto you the increase thereof.—That is, refraining from using the fruits during the first three years, and consecrating to the Lord the fruit of the fourth year in the sacrificial repast, they will realise that hereafter the tree will yield them abundant fruit. So far, therefore, from being losers by waiting till the fifth year, they will actually be gainers.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 19:25
19–32. Miscellaneous precepts in reference to the various circumstances of every-day life.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 19:25
25. That it may yield… the increase — By the divine blessing and by plucking off the blossoms during the first three years. Says Michaelis: “The wisdom of this law is very striking.
Sermons on Leviticus 19:25
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
The Remnant and Martyrdom by Michael Howard | This sermon emphasizes the importance of truly living by faith and trusting God for provision, rather than manipulating circumstances for personal gain. It calls for a return to bu |
|
When Life Is Overwhelming - Chuck Smith by From the Pulpit & Classic Sermons | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the fourth chapter of Zechariah verse 6, where God speaks to the rebel and declares that His spirit, not human might or power, will accompli |
|
Testimony and Challenge by Gladys Aylward | In this sermon, the speaker shares their personal experience of being in China and looking after mules while others listened to a woman named Jeannie tell stories about Jesus. The |
|
Sermon on the Mount: Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking at oneself in the light of the Word of God. He warns that without this self-reflection, one may believe the lies of |
|
Be Sure, Your Sin Will Find You Out by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of loving God with all our hearts and loving our neighbors. He shares the story of a man who questioned who his neighbor was, |
|
(Exodus) Exodus 28:4-5 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of providing the best equipment for God's work. He refers to the story in Malachi where God accuses people of robbing Him. The |
|
Malachi by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a deep hatred for sin and living a life of righteousness. He highlights the characteristics of true preachers and p |