Leviticus 25:10 Meaning and Explanation
“And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →In the fiftieth year, proclaim liberty, release debtors and servants, restore all land to original families, and reunite separated families.
The Context of Leviticus 25:10
The jubilee year announces comprehensive freedom and restoration throughout the land.
What Does Leviticus 25:10 Mean?
The jubilee is a year of sweeping reversal: all servitude ends, all mortgaged land returns to its original owner, all families are reunited. The proclamation of liberty extends to all inhabitants, not just citizens. This year undoes the inequalities that accumulate over time, preventing permanent underclasses and restoring the fundamental human dignity of family and land connection.
By design, the jubilee prevents permanent poverty or slavery in Israel. Every 50 years, the slate is wiped clean. No one can be enslaved forever, no family can lose its ancestral land permanently. This legal structure reflects a covenant principle: all are equal before God, and inheritance is a sacred birthright.
Leviticus 25:10 in the Original Language
deror (דְרוֹר), 'liberty' — freedom or release; the word appears in connection with slaves and captives.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 25:10
What does Leviticus 25:10 mean?
In the fiftieth year, proclaim liberty, release debtors and servants, restore all land to original families, and reunite separated families.
What is the context of Leviticus 25:10?
The jubilee year announces comprehensive freedom and restoration throughout the land.