The meaning of “שְׁמִטָּה”
Understanding shᵉmiṭṭâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
release. - remission (of debt) or suspension of labor) 1) letting drop of exactions, (temporary) remitting, release (fro...
שְׁמִטָּה
release. - remission (of debt) or suspension of labor) 1) letting drop of exactions, (temporary) remitting, release (from debt)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 15:1 | “At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.” Word: שְׁמִטָּה (shᵉmiṭṭâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 15:2 | “And this is the manner of the release: Every creditor that lendeth ought unto his neighbour shall release it; he shall not exact it of his neighbour, or of his brother; because it is called the Lord’s release.” Word: שְׁמִטָּה (shᵉmiṭṭâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 15:9 | “Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the Lord against thee, and it be sin unto thee.” Word: שְׁמִטָּה (shᵉmiṭṭâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 31:10 | “And Moses commanded them, saying, At the end of every seven years, in the solemnity of the year of release, in the feast of tabernacles,” Word: שְׁמִטָּה (shᵉmiṭṭâh) |