Sabbatical

[Tony]

Eric Peabody asked 04 October 2004

I am searching for an acronym or apronym for "SABATICAL." It must be biblically meaningful.

> I am searching for an acronym or apronym for "SABATICAL."
> It must be biblically meaningful.

Did you miss a 'b' in there?
As I remember it, the idea of a sabbatical is connected with the number 7 - debts were cancelled, it seems and/or crops were given to the landless - if the land wasn't left fallow

SABBATICAL (1)
Seventh's A Biblical Blessing - Apparently The Israelites Cancelled All Liabilities

SABBATICAL (2)
Seventh-year Agricultural Bounty - Brought About To Insure Charity Amongst Landless

I need a bit of assistance, i think.

[Tony]

non-Biblical
SABBATICAL (3)
Supportive And Benevolent Bosses Authorise Taking In-Career Absence/Leave

SABBATICAL (4)
Studying Abroad Begins Bringing A Turningpoint In Career And Life

[Tony]

SABBATICAL (5)
Semitic Arrangement 'Bout Breaking Agricultural Toil, Improving Cultivation Across the Land

SABBATICAL (6)
Semitic Arrangement (Biblical) Brought Abeyance To Israel's Cultivated & Arable Land

[Tony]

Eric, are you out there?
What do you think of these so far.
I'm not exactly finding this an easy (or enjoyable) word to be working on.
So, if you could give me some feedback I'd be very grateful.