Leviticus 19:25 meaning and explanation

But in the fifth year you may eat its fruit; thus your harvest will be increased. I am the LORD your God.

Leviticus 19:25, Berean Standard Bible

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In context, God is speaking through Moses to the whole congregation of Israel as they prepare to enter the promised land. Verses 23 to 25 set a rule for newly planted fruit trees: the fruit is treated as forbidden for three years, the fourth year's crop is consecrated as praise to the LORD, and only in the fifth year may the fruit be eaten.

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