Leviticus 25:24 Meaning and Explanation
“And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Throughout the land, a mechanism for redeeming (reclaiming) sold land must be available.
The Context of Leviticus 25:24
Redemption rights protect families' claims to ancestral land in all transactions.
What Does Leviticus 25:24 Mean?
Redemption is built into every property transaction. Even if land is sold, the original family or a kinsman redeemer can buy it back before the jubilee. This right of redemption is not optional or rare but a standard feature of every land deal. The law assumes that families will actively reclaim their ancestral holdings.
The broad phrase 'in all the land' ensures that redemption rights exist in every region and circumstance. No corner of Israel is exempt from the jubilee principle. Wealth and power cannot permanently sever a family from its inheritance.
Leviticus 25:24 in the Original Language
ge'ullah (גְאֻלָּה), 'redemption' — the act of reclaiming property; connected to the role of the kinsman redeemer (goel).
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 25:24
What does Leviticus 25:24 mean?
Throughout the land, a mechanism for redeeming (reclaiming) sold land must be available.
What is the context of Leviticus 25:24?
Redemption rights protect families' claims to ancestral land in all transactions.