The observance of the sabbatical year was to be a benefit to both the land and the people. The soil, lying untilled for one season, would afterward produce more plentifully. The people were released from the pressing labors of the field; and while there were various branches of work that could be followed during this time, all enjoyed greater leisure, which afforded opportunity for the restoration of their physical powers for the exertions of the following years. They had more time for meditation and prayer, for acquainting themselves with the teachings and requirements of the Lord, and for the instruction of their households.

Fejringen af sabbatsåret skulle gavne både landet og folket. Jorden ville yde langt mere, efter at den havde ligget brak et år. Folket var fri for det hårde arbejde i marken, og selv om der var visse ting, de kunne gøre det år, havde de alle sammen langt mere tid til deres rådighed og bedre anledning til at samle kræfter til arbejdet i de følgende år. De havde også meget mere tid til at meditere og bede og sætte sig ind i den undervisning og de love, som Herren havde givet, samt til at undervise deres familie.