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Year Of Jubilee

Law & Covenant • Old Testament
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The Year of Jubilee was the fiftieth year in Israel’s calendar, associated with release, restoration, and the return of inherited property. It belonged to the covenant regulations given to Israel through Moses.

Definition

The Year of Jubilee was a designated year in Israel’s calendar associated with release and restoration. The supplied material identifies the entry with the biblical subject of the Jubilee but provides no further description of its regulations.

Biblical Usage

The Year of Jubilee belonged to the covenant legislation given to Israel through Moses. Its supplied association is with the biblical institution called the Jubilee year.

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Jubilee, The Year Of, YEAR OF]
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