Leviticus 25:4

But in the seventh year shall be a sabbath of rest unto the land, a sabbath for the Lord: thou shalt neither sow thy field, nor prune thy vineyard.

Cross-reference

In Leviticus 25:20-23, God addresses the concern of food during the sabbatical year, promising a triple harvest in the sixth year.

Leviticus 25:21 promises a supernatural harvest in the sixth year to sustain Israel during the sabbatical year.

In Leviticus 26:34, the land's rest is enforced through exile as a consequence of not observing the sabbatical year.

Leviticus 26:35 specifies that the land will rest to make up for missed sabbaths during exile.

Leviticus 26:43 reiterates that the land will enjoy its sabbaths while desolate due to Israel's disobedience.

Exodus 23:10 is the first iteration of the sabbatical year command, parallel to this verse.

Exodus 23:11 adds the purpose of the sabbatical year: providing food for the poor and animals.

2 Chronicles 36:21 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Chronicles 36:21 shows the fulfillment of the land's rest during the 70-year exile, compensating for neglected sabbatical years.