John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 3. Six years thou shalt sow thy field , etc.] Under which is comprehended everything relating to agriculture, both before and after sowing, as dunging the land, ploughing and harrowing it, treading the corn, reaping and gathering it in; (see Exodus 23:10); and six years thou shall prune thy vineyard, and gather in the fruit thereof ; which is not to be restrained to vineyards only, but to be extended to oliveyards, orchards and gardens, and to the planting and cultivating of them, and gathering in the fruits of them.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-7 - All labour was to cease in the seventh year, as much as daily labour of the seventh day. These statues tell us to beware of covetousness, for man's life consists not in the abundance of his possessions. We are to exercise willing dependence on God's providence for our support; to consider ourselves the Lord's tenants or stewards, and to use ou possessions accordingly. This year of rest typified the spiritual res which all believers enter into through Christ. Through Him we are ease of the burden of wordly care and labour, both being sanctified an sweetened to us; and we are enabled and encouraged to live by faith.
Original Hebrew שׁשׁ8337 שׁנים8141 תזרע2232 שׂדך7704 ושׁשׁ8337 שׁנים8141 תזמר2168 כרמך3754 ואספת622 את853 תבואתה׃8393
