Lexicon shemittah: Release, remission, sabbatical year Original Word: שְׁמִטָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance release From shamat; remission (of debt) or suspension of labor) -- release. see HEBREW shamat NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shamat Definition a letting drop, a (temporary) remitting NASB Translation remission (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁמִטָּה noun feminine a letting drop of exactions, a (temporary) remitting: ׳תַּעֲשֶׂה שׁ Deuteronomy 15:1(at end of seven years), Deuteronomy 15:2 ׳לי ׳כִּי קָרָא שׁ; whence seventh year is ׳שְׁנַת הַשּׁ Deuteronomy 15:9; Deuteronomy 31:10. שְׁמִירָמוֺת see below שֵׁם. p. 1029. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַט (shamat), meaning "to let drop" or "to release."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew concept of "shemittah" in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as it is a uniquely Hebrew practice rooted in the Mosaic Law. However, the broader themes of release and forgiveness can be seen in Greek terms related to forgiveness and release, such as ἄφεσις (aphesis • Strong's Greek 859), which means "release" or "forgiveness." Usage: The word "shemittah" is used in the context of the sabbatical year, a practice commanded in the Torah where every seventh year, agricultural lands in Israel were to be left uncultivated, and debts were to be released. This practice is a demonstration of trust in God's provision and a reminder of the Israelites' dependence on Him. Context: The concept of "shemittah" is rooted in the Mosaic Law, as outlined in the Torah. It is primarily discussed in the book of Deuteronomy and Leviticus. The shemittah year, or sabbatical year, is a time of rest for the land, as commanded in Leviticus 25:4: "But in the seventh year there shall be a Sabbath of complete rest for the land—a Sabbath to the LORD. You are not to sow your field or prune your vineyard." This practice serves multiple purposes: it allows the land to rejuvenate, prevents exploitation of the soil, and promotes social equity by forgiving debts, as stated in Deuteronomy 15:1-2: "At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel the loan he has made to his fellow Israelite. He shall not require payment from his fellow Israelite or brother, because the LORD’s time for canceling debts has been proclaimed." The shemittah year is a profound expression of faith, acknowledging God's sovereignty over the land and His provision for His people. It also serves as a precursor to the Jubilee year, which occurs every 50th year, further emphasizing themes of liberation and restoration. Forms and Transliterations הַשְּׁמִטָּ֖ה הַשְּׁמִטָּה֒ השמטה שְׁמִטָּ֖ה שְׁמִטָּֽה׃ שמטה שמטה׃ haš·šə·miṭ·ṭāh hashshemitTah haššəmiṭṭāh šə·miṭ·ṭāh šəmiṭṭāh shemitTahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 15:1 HEB: שָׁנִ֖ים תַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה שְׁמִטָּֽה׃ NAS: you shall grant a remission [of debts]. KJV: years thou shalt make a release. INT: years shall grant A remission Deuteronomy 15:2 Deuteronomy 15:2 Deuteronomy 15:9 Deuteronomy 31:10 5 Occurrences |
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