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reÌ„Ì-leÌ„s´: (1) The forgiveness of a debt (ש×מטּה, shemitÌ£tÌ£ah (, , ; ; see JUBILEE YEAR)), with verb shaÌ„matÌ£, “to release,†, . (2) To exempt from taxation or military service (×”× ×—×”, hănaÌ„hÌ£aÌ„h, “release,†“rest†()). Some would render “granted a holiday.†(3) To set a prisoner or slave at liberty (ἀπολυÌω, apoluÌoÌ„, “to let go free†( parallel ), etc.).