Leviticus 25:24
Leviticus 25:24 in Multiple Translations
Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land.
And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.
And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.
Wherever there is property in land, the owner is to have the right of getting it back.
So whatever land you buy to own, you must make arrangements so it can be returned to its original owner.
Therefore in all the land of your possession ye shall graunt a redemption for the lande.
and in all the land of your possession a redemption ye do give to the land.
In all the land of your possession you shall grant a redemption for the land.
And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.
For which cause all the country of your possession shall be under the condition of redemption.
Throughout the country that you will possess, you must remember that if someone sells some of his land to you, he is permitted to buy it back from you if he wants to.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 25:24
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Leviticus 25:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְ/כֹ֖ל
אֶ֣רֶץ
אֲחֻזַּתְ/כֶ֑ם
גְּאֻלָּ֖ה
תִּתְּנ֥וּ
לָ/אָֽרֶץ
וּ/בְ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | Prep | N-ms
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
אֲחֻזַּתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼăchuzzâh
H272
possession
N-fs | Suff
גְּאֻלָּ֖ה
gᵉʼullâh
H1353
redemption
N-fs
תִּתְּנ֥וּ
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
לָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 25:24
וּ/בְ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
אֲחֻזַּתְ/כֶ֑ם
ʼăchuzzâh
H272
"possession"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to something owned or possessed, often land inherited from family. It appears in various books, including Genesis and Leviticus. This concept of possession is important in biblical times.
Definition: 1) possession, property 1a) land 1b) possession by inheritance
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: possession. See also: Genesis 17:8; Numbers 32:5; Psalms 2:8.
גְּאֻלָּ֖ה
gᵉʼullâh
H1353
"redemption"
N-fs
In the book of Ruth, this word refers to the right of a family member to redeem or buy back a relative's property, as seen in Ruth 3:9. It's about redeeming or saving something, and it's also related to family relationships.
Definition: 1) kindred, redemption, right of redemption, price of redemption 1a) kin, kindred 1b) redemption 1c) right of redemption 1d) price of redemption, redemption price
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: kindred, redeem, redemption, right. See also: Leviticus 25:24; Leviticus 25:51; Jeremiah 32:7.
תִּתְּנ֥וּ
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Leviticus 25:24
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- Context
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- Leviticus 25:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 25:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 25:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 25:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 25:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 25:24
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 25:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 25:24
- Sermons on Leviticus 25:24
Context — The Law of Redemption
22While you are sowing in the eighth year, you will be eating from the previous harvest, until the ninth year’s harvest comes in.
23The land must not be sold permanently, because it is Mine, and you are but foreigners and residents with Me.
24Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land.
25If your brother becomes impoverished and sells some of his property, his nearest of kin may come and redeem what his brother has sold. 26Or if a man has no one to redeem it for him, but he prospers and acquires enough to redeem his land,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ephesians 1:7 | In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace |
| 2 | Leviticus 25:51–53 | If many years remain, he must pay for his redemption in proportion to his purchase price. If only a few years remain until the Year of Jubilee, he is to calculate and pay his redemption according to his remaining years. He shall be treated like a man hired from year to year, but a foreign owner must not rule over him harshly in your sight. |
| 3 | Leviticus 25:27 | he shall calculate the years since its sale, repay the balance to the man to whom he sold it, and return to his property. |
| 4 | Ephesians 4:30 | And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. |
| 5 | Leviticus 25:31 | But houses in villages with no walls around them are to be considered as open fields. They may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the Jubilee. |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 1:30 | It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. |
| 7 | Ephesians 1:14 | who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory. |
| 8 | Romans 8:23 | Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. |
Leviticus 25:24 Summary
Leviticus 25:24 teaches us that God's people were to make sure they could always get back the land they owned, because it really belonged to God. This shows us that everything we have is God's, and we are just taking care of it for Him, as seen in Psalm 24:1. We can apply this principle to our lives today by being good stewards of the resources and opportunities God has given us, and trusting Him for redemption and restoration, as seen in Romans 8:18-25. By doing so, we can live with a sense of responsibility and gratitude towards God, and use our lives to bring glory to Him, as seen in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 and Colossians 3:17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to provide for the redemption of the land?
According to Leviticus 25:24, providing for the redemption of the land means that the Israelites were to ensure that every piece of property they possessed could be redeemed, or bought back, as stated in the law, to prevent permanent loss of family inheritance, as seen in Leviticus 25:25-26 and supported by the concept of God's ownership in Leviticus 25:23 and Psalm 24:1.
Why was the land not to be sold permanently?
The land was not to be sold permanently because it belonged to God, as stated in Leviticus 25:23, and the Israelites were but temporary residents, highlighting the importance of stewardship and responsibility towards God's property, as also seen in Genesis 1:28-30 and Psalm 95:4-5.
How does this concept of redemption apply to our lives today?
While the specific laws regarding land ownership in Leviticus 25:24 may not directly apply to us today, the principle of redemption and God's ownership of all things remains, as seen in Psalm 24:1 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, reminding us to be good stewards of the resources and opportunities God has given us.
What is the significance of the nearest of kin redeeming the land?
The nearest of kin redeeming the land, as mentioned in Leviticus 25:25, signifies the importance of family and community in providing support and restoration, reflecting God's heart of redemption and restoration, as seen in Ruth 4:1-6 and Jeremiah 32:6-15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of stewardship and responsibility towards God's resources in my life?
- How can I ensure that I am being a good steward of the gifts and talents God has given me, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God for redemption and restoration, and how can I surrender those areas to Him, as seen in Romans 8:18-25 and Revelation 21:1-5?
- In what ways can I support and provide for others, just as the nearest of kin was to redeem the land for their family member, as seen in Acts 2:44-47 and Galatians 6:2?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 25:24
And in all the land of your possession,.... Which they should possess in the land of Canaan, whatever part of it any of them should enjoy: ye shall grant a redemption for the land; that is, whenever
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 25:24
The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me. The land shall not be sold for ever - or, 'be quite cut off,' as the margin better renders it.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 25:24
i.e. A right of redemption in the time and manner following.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 25:24
Leviticus 25:24 And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.Ver. 24. Ye shall grant a redemption,] i.e., Yield to it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 25:24
(24) Ye shall grant a redemption for the land.—Being simply tenants at will, and having obtained possession of it on such terms, the land is not even to remain with the purchaser till the year of jubile, but the buyer is to grant every opportunity to the seller to redeem it before that time.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 25:24
24–28. Law in respect to the redemption of land (H and P mixed)
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 25:24
24. Ye shall grant a redemption — The original proprietor, or his next of kin (goel, one who redeems,) could at any time recover the possession of an alienated field by paying for its redemption
Sermons on Leviticus 25:24
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At the Price of God's Own Blood by John Piper | In this sermon, Pastor John Piper emphasizes the importance of holiness, zeal for good works, and commitment to world evangelization. He highlights that Jesus bled and died to purc |
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Knowing Jesus by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the idea that many people have been "house trained" or "brainwashed" into thinking that once they make a decision to follow God and attend ch |
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Be Rich: Saints Alive by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the characteristics of a saint. He explains that a saint is someone who has trusted in God's Son and experienced His grace. Additionally, a s |
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Are You Preventing Christ's Return by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding freedom in Jesus Christ. He uses the example of a blind man, George Madison, who is given a picture of the queen. |
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The Promises of God - Part 2 by Kathryn Kuhlman | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the current state of the nation and emphasizes the importance of knowing one's worth and the worth of others. The speaker shares their perso |
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(Hebrews - Part 27): The Blood of Infinite Value by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of standing back from a painting to understand the passage being discussed. He emphasizes that sin leads to death and that when a perso |
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(The Chief End of Man - Part 6): The Entireness of Worship by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of honoring God in every aspect of our lives. He reminds the audience that their time, spending, and living should all be don |