Leviticus 25:51 Meaning and Explanation
“If there be yet many years behind, according unto them he shall give again the price of his redemption out of the money that he was bought for.”
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Read Full Chapter →If many years remain until jubilee, the redeemer pays a proportionally larger sum based on those years.
The Context of Leviticus 25:51
More remaining years of servitude increase the redemption price proportionally.
What Does Leviticus 25:51 Mean?
Longer service duration justifies higher redemption cost. The foreign master's benefit (years of labor he would have extracted) is calculated and compensated. The redeemer must pay fairly for the remaining time.
This verse ensures that early redemption is expensive (when many years remain) and later redemption is cheap (when jubilee is near). The price structure incentivizes families to redeem quickly while also ensuring they can afford it if they wait.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 25:51
What does Leviticus 25:51 mean?
If many years remain until jubilee, the redeemer pays a proportionally larger sum based on those years.
What is the context of Leviticus 25:51?
More remaining years of servitude increase the redemption price proportionally.