Fourth—Terumous, or Oblations.—This section points out such things of which a portion was to be set apart as devoted to the use of the priests.
Fifth—Shevingis, or Seventh.—This section explains the laws of the seventh year, called the Sabbatical year, during which period the land was to remain at rest, and lie fallow; and during which time all debts were remitted and obligations canceled.
Sixth—Killayim, or Mixtures.—This portion lays down the laws which prohibit the mixing or joining of things together of an opposite or different nature or species; as, the sowing of various kinds of seeds in one and the same spot of ground; or suffering cattle of different kinds to engender; or the grafting a scion of one species of plant on the stock of another of a different character.
Seventh—Mangsire Reeshoun, or First Tithe. This section signifies the first tithes, and treats of the laws of the said tithes which shall be apportioned to the Levites.
Eighth—Mangsire Shynee, or Second Tithes. This treats of the laws of the second tithes, which were to be taken up to Jerusalem, and there to be eaten, or to be redeemed, and the produce expended at Jerusalem in peace offerings.
Fifth—Chalah, Loaf, or Cake.—This section speaks of the laws relative to setting apart a cake of dough for the priests; of the description of dough the cake should be, and what kind of dough was prohibited from being used for the purpose.
Tenth—Orlah, or Uncircumcised.—This section explains the law touching the illegality of eating the fruit of any tree until the fifth year of its growth. As follows: During the first three years of its bearing fruit, it must not be eaten; the fourth year it was holy to the Lord; and on the fifth year, it was permitted to be eaten by the owner thereof.
Eleventh—Bickureem, or First Ripe Fruits. This section treats of the manner in which the first ripe fruits were to be offered up in the holy temple at Jerusalem.
The second general head or class is called Seder Moed, or order of festivals. It is so denominated because it treats of all those laws which were made concerning festivals and days of solemn observance. This second class is divided into twelve sections.
First—Sabbath, or Rest.—This is so called because it treats of all the laws respecting the Sabbath. This division contains twenty-four chapters.