Leviticus 25:22

And ye shall sow the eighth year, and eat yet of old fruit until the ninth year; until her fruits come in ye shall eat of the old store.

Leviticus 25:22 (KJV)

Context

This verse belongs to the laws of the Sabbath year and the Year of Jubilee. In the seventh year, the land was to rest, and the people were not to sow or prune. They asked in Leviticus 25:20 what they would eat. The Lord answered that He would command His blessing on the sixth year, so it would produce enough for three years.

Meaning

The command to sow in the eighth year shows trust in that promise. The people would eat from the old store until the ninth year’s harvest came in. The old fruit was from the sixth year’s abundant crop, and the new harvest likely arrived at the Feast of Tabernacles. God’s provision covered the gap between planting and reaping.

Biblical connections

Leviticus 26:10 promises such abundance that the people would clear out the old store to make room for the new. The next verse, Leviticus 25:23, reminds them that the land belongs to God and they are strangers and sojourners with Him. This verse is not only about farming; it is about obedience and God’s faithful care.

Application

God’s commands always come with His provision. The people had to act in faith, sowing while still eating from the old store. This pattern teaches us to trust God’s word over visible circumstances. He often provides in ways that require patience and steady obedience.

Reflection

The old store is a picture of God’s faithfulness, and the new harvest shows His continued care. His blessings are designed to sustain us over time, not just for a moment. We can rest in His promises and obey His commands, knowing that He will supply what we need.