Bible Dictionary
Fallow-ground
Fallow-ground is uncultivated land that has become covered with weeds and thorns. The prophetic command to break it up figuratively calls people to abandon sinful ways and prepare their hearts to receive God’s word and righteousness.
Biblical Usage
The command to break up fallow ground in Hosea and Jeremiah figuratively calls people to abandon evil ways, repent, and clear their hearts so that the seed of righteousness may bear fruit.
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