ירמיהו, פרק ל״ה, פסוק ט׳

A true commitment to a life without permanent roots requires a complete rejection of both settled living and agriculture. This dedication is shown through a strict observance of specific boundaries. The restriction against building houses is highly personal. It applies directly to any structure intended for personal residence and permanent living, ensuring that the people never settle down into homes of their own.

Similarly, the separation from working the land is absolute and leaves no room for compromise. The ban on agriculture is not just about avoiding large-scale farming or commercial crop production. It extends to every single type of planting. This total separation means that even owning or tending to a small, private garden is entirely forbidden.