Then you are to sound the horn far and wide on the tenth day of the seventh month, the Day of Atonement. You shall sound it throughout your land. Then you are to soundThe Hebrew word for "sound" is "ta'aviru," which implies a loud, clear proclamation. This act of sounding the horn is not merely a ritualistic gesture but a divine command that signifies the beginning of something sacred and transformative. In the context of ancient Israel, sound carried significant weight as a means of communication, especially in a time without modern technology. The sounding of the horn was a call to attention, a divine alarm that signaled the commencement of a holy observance. the ram’s horn
The "ram’s horn," or "shofar" in Hebrew, is a significant instrument in Jewish tradition. It is not just a musical instrument but a spiritual tool used to awaken the conscience of the people. The shofar is traditionally made from the horn of a ram, which ties back to the account of Abraham and Isaac, where a ram was provided as a substitute sacrifice. This connection underscores themes of redemption and divine provision. The shofar's sound is meant to pierce the heart, calling the people to repentance and reflection. loudly
The emphasis on sounding the horn "loudly" indicates the importance of the message being conveyed. It is a call that must be heard by all, leaving no room for ignorance or neglect. The loudness signifies urgency and the need for immediate attention and action. In a spiritual sense, it represents the clarity and power of God's call to His people, a call that demands a response. in the seventh month
The "seventh month" in the Hebrew calendar is Tishrei, a month filled with significant religious observances, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. The number seven in the Bible often symbolizes completeness and perfection, reflecting the fullness of God's plan and the sacredness of time. This month is a period of introspection, repentance, and renewal, aligning with the themes of the Jubilee year. on the tenth day of the month
The "tenth day" of Tishrei is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It is a day dedicated to fasting, prayer, and repentance. The specificity of the date underscores the precision of God's timing and the importance of obedience to His commands. It is a day when the people of Israel seek reconciliation with God, a time of spiritual cleansing and renewal. on the Day of Atonement
The "Day of Atonement" is a profound day of reconciliation between God and His people. It is a time when the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to offer sacrifices for the sins of the nation. This day foreshadows the ultimate atonement made by Jesus Christ, the High Priest of the New Covenant, who offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of humanity. It is a reminder of God's mercy and the possibility of redemption. you shall sound it throughout your land
The command to "sound it throughout your land" indicates that the message of the Jubilee is not just for a select few but for the entire nation. It is a call to unity and collective action, emphasizing the communal aspect of God's covenant with Israel. The sounding of the shofar throughout the land symbolizes the pervasive reach of God's grace and the call to holiness that extends to every corner of the community. It is a reminder that God's laws and promises are meant to permeate every aspect of life, bringing freedom and restoration to all. Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe original audience of the Levitical laws, including the instructions for the Year of Jubilee. 2. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)A significant and solemn day in the Jewish calendar, dedicated to atonement and repentance. 3. The Year of JubileeA special year of release and restoration, occurring every 50th year, marked by the sounding of the trumpet. 4. The Trumpet (Shofar)A ram's horn used in ancient Israel for religious purposes, including the proclamation of the Jubilee. 5. The Land of IsraelThe geographical context where these laws were to be observed, emphasizing the connection between the people and the land. Teaching Points The Significance of the Day of AtonementThe Day of Atonement is a time for deep reflection, repentance, and reconciliation with God. It reminds us of the need for atonement and the seriousness of sin. The Sound of the TrumpetThe sounding of the trumpet signifies a call to action and a reminder of God's promises. It serves as a spiritual wake-up call for believers to live in accordance with God's will. The Year of Jubilee as a Model for Rest and RestorationThe Jubilee year teaches us about God's desire for justice, freedom, and restoration. It challenges us to consider how we can promote these values in our communities today. Spiritual Liberation through ChristJust as the Jubilee brought physical liberation, Christ offers spiritual liberation. Believers are called to live in the freedom that Christ provides, free from the bondage of sin. The Role of Community in Observing God's CommandsThe communal aspect of the Jubilee reminds us of the importance of community in our spiritual lives. We are called to support and uplift one another in our walk with God. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the Day of Atonement prepare the Israelites for the Year of Jubilee, and what can this teach us about preparation for spiritual renewal? 2. In what ways can the concept of the Jubilee inspire modern Christians to seek justice and restoration in their communities? 3. How does the sounding of the trumpet in Leviticus 25:9 relate to other instances of trumpet sounds in the Bible, and what is their significance? 4. How can the principles of rest and restoration found in the Year of Jubilee be applied to our personal lives today? 5. What connections can be made between the liberation themes of the Jubilee and the freedom offered through Christ, as seen in the New Testament? Connections to Other Scriptures Leviticus 16Provides detailed instructions for the Day of Atonement, highlighting its significance in the Israelite religious calendar. Isaiah 61References the "year of the Lord's favor," which is often associated with the Jubilee, emphasizing themes of liberation and restoration. Luke 4Jesus reads from Isaiah 61, proclaiming the fulfillment of the scripture, connecting His ministry to the themes of Jubilee. Hebrews 4Discusses the concept of rest, which can be related to the rest and restoration themes of the Jubilee. Romans 8Speaks of the ultimate redemption and freedom found in Christ, echoing the liberation themes of the Jubilee. | The Sabbatic Year | J.A. 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Currier. | Leviticus 25:2-55 | | The Year of Jubilee | Walter Roberts, M. A. | Leviticus 25:2-55 | | The Year of Jubilee | D. C. Hughes, M. A. | Leviticus 25:2-55 | | The Year of Jubilee | T. Binney. | Leviticus 25:2-55 | | The Year Sabbath | Dr. Ide. | Leviticus 25:2-55 | | What Shall We Eat the Seventh Year? | A. G. Brown. | Leviticus 25:2-55 | | The Jubilee | J.A. Macdonald | Leviticus 25:8-17 | | The Year of Jubilee | R.A. Redford | Leviticus 25:8-34 | | The Jubilee | R.M. Edgar | Leviticus 25:8-55 | | Year of Jubilee | W. Clarkson | Leviticus 25:8-55 | | Year of Jubilee: Ii. the World's Redemption | W. Clarkson | Leviticus 25:8-55 | | Year of Jubilee: Iii. the Blessed Kingdom | W. Clarkson | Leviticus 25:8-55 |
People Israelites, Levites, MosesPlaces Canaan, Egypt, Mount SinaiTopics Abroad, Atonement, Atonements, Blast, Cause, Caused, Everywhere, Forth, Hast, Horn, Jubilee, Loud, Month, Pass, Proclamation, Ram's, Seventh, Shouting, Sin, Sounded, Taking, Tenth, Throughout, Trumpet, WideDictionary of Bible Themes Leviticus 25:9 5421 musical instruments Leviticus 25:1-13 4208 land, divine responsibility
4978 year Leviticus 25:8-9 7400 New Year, the Leviticus 25:8-12 4534 vine
7431 sabbatical year
8270 holiness, set apart Leviticus 25:8-13 7482 Year of Jubilee Library Sojourners with God
'The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is Mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with Me.' --LEV. xxv. 23. The singular institution of the Jubilee year had more than one purpose. As a social and economical arrangement it tended to prevent the extremes of wealth and poverty. Every fiftieth year the land was to revert to its original owners, the lineal descendants of those who had 'come in with the conqueror,' Joshua. Debts were to be remitted, slaves emancipated, and so the mountains …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureGod's Slaves
'For they are My servants, which I brought forth out of the land of Egypt; they shall not be sold as bondmen.' --LEV. xxv. 42. This is the basis of the Mosaic legislation as to slavery. It did not suppress but regulated that accursed system. Certainly Hebrew slavery was a very different thing from that of other nations. In the first place, no Jew was to be a slave. To that broad principle there were exceptions, such as the case of the man who voluntarily gave himself up to his creditor. But even …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Kinsman Redeemer
'After that he is sold he may be redeemed again; one of his brethren may redeem him.'--LEV. xxv. 48. There are several of the institutions and precepts of the Mosaic legislation which, though not prophetic, nor typical, have yet remarkable correspondences with lofty Christian truth. They may be used as symbols, if only we remember that we are diverting them from their original purpose. How singularly these words lend themselves to the statement of the very central truths of Christianity--a slavery …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Boniface viii Ad 1294-1303.
PART I In Celestine's place was chosen Benedict Gaetani, who, although even older than the worn-out and doting late pope, was still full of strength, both in body and in mind. Benedict (who took the name of Boniface VIII) is said to have been very learned, especially in matters at law; but his pride and ambition led him into attempts which ended in his own ruin, and did serious harm to the papacy. In the year 1300 Boniface set on foot what was called the Jubilee. You will remember the Jubilee which …
J. C. Roberston—Sketches of Church History, from AD 33 to the Reformation The Kinsman-Redeemer
'Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of Hosts is His name: He shall thoroughly plead their cause.'--JER. l. 34. Among the remarkable provisions of the Mosaic law there were some very peculiar ones affecting the next-of-kin. The nearest living blood relation to a man had certain obligations and offices to discharge, under certain contingencies, in respect of which he received a special name; which is sometimes translated in the Old Testament 'Redeemer,' and sometimes 'Avenger' of blood. What the etymological …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Day of Atonement
Now, I shall invite your attention to the ceremonies of this solemn day, taking the different parts in detail. First, we shall consider the person who made the atonement; secondly, the sacrifice whereby the atonement was typically made; thirdly, the effects of the atonement; and fourthly, our behaviour on the recollection of the atonement, as well set forth by the conduct prescribed to the Israelites on that day. I. First, THE PERSON WHO WAS TO MAKE THE ATONEMENT. And at the outset, we remark that …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 2: 1856 Appeal to the Christian Women of the South
BY A.E. GRIMKE. "Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not within thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house more than all the Jews. For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place: but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this. And Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer:--and so will I go in unto the king, …
Angelina Emily Grimke—An Appeal to the Christian Women of the South Sin and Forgiveness Between Brethren.
(Autumn, a.d. 29.) ^A Matt. XVIII. 15-35. ^a 15 And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. [Having warned against giving offense, Jesus now shows how to act when offense is received. The fault is to be pointed out to the offender, but for the purpose of gaining him--not from a desire to humiliate him. The offended is to seek the offender, and the offender is likewise to seek the offended (Matt. xv. 23, 24), …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Commerce
The remarkable change which we have noticed in the views of Jewish authorities, from contempt to almost affectation of manual labour, could certainly not have been arbitrary. But as we fail to discover here any religious motive, we can only account for it on the score of altered political and social circumstances. So long as the people were, at least nominally, independent, and in possession of their own land, constant engagement in a trade would probably mark an inferior social stage, and imply …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life "And the Redeemer Shall Come unto Zion, and unto them that Turn,"
Isaiah lix. 20.--"And the Redeemer shall come unto Zion, and unto them that turn," &c. Doctrines, as things, have their seasons and times. Every thing is beautiful in its season. So there is no word of truth, but it hath a season and time in which it is beautiful. And indeed that is a great part of wisdom, to bring forth everything in its season, to discern when and where, and to whom it is pertinent and edifying, to speak such and such truths. But there is one doctrine that is never out of season, …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning The Eighth Commandment
Thou shalt not steal.' Exod 20: 15. AS the holiness of God sets him against uncleanness, in the command Thou shalt not commit adultery;' so the justice of God sets him against rapine and robbery, in the command, Thou shalt not steal.' The thing forbidden in this commandment, is meddling with another man's property. The civil lawyers define furtum, stealth or theft to be the laying hands unjustly on that which is another's;' the invading another's right. I. The causes of theft. [1] The internal causes …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments Baptism
Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them,' &c. Matt 28: 19. I. The way whereby Christ communicates to us the benefits of redemptions, is, in the use of the sacraments. What are the sacraments in general? They are visible signs of invisible grace. Is not the word of God sufficient to salvation? What need then is there of sacraments? We must not be wise above what is written. It is God's will that his church …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments Leviticus
The emphasis which modern criticism has very properly laid on the prophetic books and the prophetic element generally in the Old Testament, has had the effect of somewhat diverting popular attention from the priestly contributions to the literature and religion of Israel. From this neglect Leviticus has suffered most. Yet for many reasons it is worthy of close attention; it is the deliberate expression of the priestly mind of Israel at its best, and it thus forms a welcome foil to the unattractive …
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