Land Laws
Isaiah 5:8-10
Woe to them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place…


In the Channel Islands the acreage to be owned by one individual is limited. In Norway the law provides that the heirs of anyone who has parted with his property may buy that property back at sale price within a term of five years.

(F. Sessions.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth!

WEB: Woe to those who join house to house, who lay field to field, until there is no room, and you are made to dwell alone in the midst of the land!




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