Leviticus 25:50 Meaning and Explanation
“And he shall reckon with him that bought him from the year that he was sold to him unto the year of jubile: and the price of his sale shall be according unto the number of years, according to the time of an hired servant shall it be with him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Redemption price is calculated from sale to jubilee, based on the remaining time owed, using hired-servant wages as the standard.
The Context of Leviticus 25:50
Redemption price reflects remaining years of service until jubilee.
What Does Leviticus 25:50 Mean?
The redemption calculation is fair and transparent. The redeemer pays not the original sale price but the residual value—what the servitude is worth until jubilee arrives. If jubilee is one year away, the price is minimal; if 40 years remain, it is substantial.
The pricing standard is 'the time of an hired servant'—ordinary wage rates. This prevents the foreigner from charging an exorbitant sum based on artificial scarcity. Market-rate wages anchor fairness into the negotiation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 25:50
What does Leviticus 25:50 mean?
Redemption price is calculated from sale to jubilee, based on the remaining time owed, using hired-servant wages as the standard.
What is the context of Leviticus 25:50?
Redemption price reflects remaining years of service until jubilee.