according to the seed] That is, according to the proportion and value of the seed, which is fit to be sowne upon such a parcell of ground; as if it will take an Omer of Barley, it shall be valued at fiftie shekels of silver from Jubile to Jubile; that is, a shekell for a yeare; and this was so low a price, that the worst ground was worth it. Some take it, that the fifty shekels were to be for one yeares rent, and so the whole time from Jubile to Jubile would be about five hundreth shekels; but the former rate is more received.
of barley] That graine is especially mentioned, because it was most usuall in Africa, and other Easterne Countries.