seven years. when the seventh year has arrived. Compare Exodus 23:10; Exodus 23:11.Leviticus 25:3; Leviticus 25:4.
release. Compare Exodus 23:10; Exodus 23:11.Leviticus 25:6; Leviticus 25:7. In Ex. and Lev. rest for the land. In Deut, release for the debtor. The noun, shamat, only here and Deuteronomy 31:10. The verb, only in Exodus 23:11. to let lie down.