Lev. 25:11

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A jubilee.Respecting the literal meaning of the word [ywbl,] {yobel,} or {yovel,} critics are not agreed.

The most natural derivation of the word seems to be from [hwbyl,] {hovil,} the {Hiphil} form of [ybl,] {yaval,} to recall, restore, or bring back, because this year restored all slaves to their liberty, and brought back all alienated estates to their primitive owners.

Accordingly the LXX. render it here [aphesis,] a "remission"; and Josephus says it signifies [eleutherian,] liberty.

Le 27:17

ye shall.

Le 25:5-7