Leviticus 25:26
Leviticus 25:26 in Multiple Translations
Or if a man has no one to redeem it for him, but he prospers and acquires enough to redeem his land,
And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;
And if a man have no one to redeem it, and he be waxed rich and find sufficient to redeem it;
And if he has no one to get it back for him, and later he himself gets wealth and has enough money to get it back;
However, if they don't have anyone who can buy it back, but in the meantime their financial situation improves and they have enough to buy back the land,
And if he haue no redeemer, but hath gotten and founde to bye it out,
and when a man hath no redeemer, and his own hand hath attained, and he hath found as sufficient [for] its redemption,
If a man has no one to redeem it, and he becomes prosperous and finds sufficient means to redeem it,
And if the man shall have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;
But if he have no kinsman, and he himself can find the price to redeem it:
However, if a man has no one to buy the land for him, and he himself prospers again and saves enough money to buy that land back,
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 25:26
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Leviticus 25:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אִ֕ישׁ
כִּ֛י
לֹ֥א
יִֽהְיֶה
לּ֖/וֹ
גֹּאֵ֑ל
וְ/הִשִּׂ֣יגָה
יָד֔/וֹ
וּ/מָצָ֖א
כְּ/דֵ֥י
גְאֻלָּתֽ/וֹ
וְ/אִ֕ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Conj | N-ms
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִֽהְיֶה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לּ֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
גֹּאֵ֑ל
gâʼal
H1350
to redeem
V-Qal
וְ/הִשִּׂ֣יגָה
nâsag
H5381
to overtake
Conj | V-Hiphil-3fs
יָד֔/וֹ
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
וּ/מָצָ֖א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
כְּ/דֵ֥י
day
H1767
sufficiency
Prep | N-ms
גְאֻלָּתֽ/וֹ
gᵉʼullâh
H1353
redemption
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 25:26
וְ/אִ֕ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יִֽהְיֶה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לּ֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
גֹּאֵ֑ל
gâʼal
H1350
"to redeem"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means redemption, describing the act of a kinsman buying back a relative's property or marrying their widow, as seen in the story of Boaz in Ruth.
Definition: : redeem 1) to redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer, avenge, revenge, ransom, do the part of a kinsman 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as kinsman, do the part of next of kin, act as kinsman-redeemer 1a1a) by marrying brother's widow to beget a child for him, to redeem from slavery, to redeem land, to exact vengeance 1a2) to redeem (by payment) 1a3) to redeem (with God as subject) 1a3a) individuals from death 1a3b) Israel from Egyptian bondage 1a3c) Israel from exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to redeem oneself 1b2) to be redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, [idiom] at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger. See also: Genesis 48:16; Job 3:5; Psalms 19:15.
וְ/הִשִּׂ֣יגָה
nâsag
H5381
"to overtake"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3fs
To overtake means to reach or catch up to something, like pursuing an enemy or attaining a goal. This verb is used in the Bible to describe physical and spiritual pursuits. It can also mean to be able to secure or have enough.
Definition: 1) to reach, overtake, take hold upon 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to overtake 1a2) to reach, attain to, cause to reach 1a3) to be able to secure, reach, have enough
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: ability, be able, attain (unto), (be able to, can) get, lay at, put, reach, remove, wax rich, [idiom] surely, (over-) take (hold of, on, upon). See also: Genesis 31:25; 1 Samuel 14:26; Psalms 7:6.
יָד֔/וֹ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
וּ/מָצָ֖א
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
כְּ/דֵ֥י
day
H1767
"sufficiency"
Prep | N-ms
This word means enough or sufficiency, like having enough food or water. It is used in phrases like 'according to the abundance of' in 2 Corinthians. The KJV translates it as 'enough' or 'sufficient'.
Definition: 1) sufficiency, enough 1a) enough 1b) for, according to the abundance of, out of the abundance of, as often as
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: able, according to, after (ability), among, as (oft as), (more than) enough, from, in, since, (much as is) sufficient(-ly), too much, very, when. See also: Exodus 36:5; Nehemiah 5:8; Proverbs 25:16.
גְאֻלָּתֽ/וֹ
gᵉʼullâh
H1353
"redemption"
N-fs | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Leviticus 25:26
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Context — The Law of Redemption
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,
27he shall calculate the years since its sale, repay the balance to the man to whom he sold it, and return to his property. 28But if he cannot obtain enough to repay him, what he sold will remain in possession of the buyer until the Year of Jubilee. In the Jubilee, however, it is to be released, so that he may return to his property.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 5:7 | If, however, he cannot afford a lamb, he may bring to the LORD as restitution for his sin two turtledoves or two young pigeons—one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. |
Leviticus 25:26 Summary
This verse talks about a person who has lost their land but later becomes prosperous enough to buy it back. It shows how God can bless us and provide for us, even in difficult situations, as seen in other parts of the Bible like Exodus 15:13 and Psalm 111:9, where God's redemption and care for His people are highlighted. The idea is that no matter what we've lost, God can help us regain it if we trust in Him and follow His ways. This reminds us of the promise in Jeremiah 29:11, where God says He has plans to prosper us, not to harm us, and to give us hope and a future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a person to have no one to redeem their land?
This refers to a situation where a person has no family member or relative who can help them regain their property, as described in Leviticus 25:25, but they are still able to redeem it themselves if they prosper, as seen in this verse and further explained in Leviticus 25:27.
How does this verse relate to the concept of the Year of Jubilee?
The Year of Jubilee, mentioned in Leviticus 25:28, is a time when all property is to be returned to its original owners, but this verse shows that if a person prospers, they can redeem their land before the Year of Jubilee, highlighting God's provision and redemption, similar to the redemption seen in Ruth 4:4-6.
What is the significance of a person prospering and acquiring enough to redeem their land?
This signifies God's blessing and provision, allowing the person to regain what was lost, much like the blessings promised in Deuteronomy 29:9 and the prosperity seen in Genesis 39:2-5, where God's favor is evident.
How does this concept of redemption apply to our lives today?
While the specific laws about land redemption are part of the Old Testament covenant, the principle of redemption through God's provision and blessing is still relevant, as seen in the ultimate redemption through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, as discussed in Galatians 3:13 and Titus 2:14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I've 'lost' something precious, and how might God be calling me to trust in His redemption?
- How can I, like the person in this verse, recognize and respond to God's prospering in my life, using it as an opportunity to restore what has been lost?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of redemption to my relationships, finances, or spiritual life, trusting in God's power to restore and redeem?
- What does this verse teach me about God's heart for restoration and His desire to see His people thriving, and how can I reflect this heart in my own life and interactions with others?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 25:26
And if the man have none to redeem it,.... That is, none of kin that was able or willing to redeem it; otherwise no doubt there were persons in the land able to do it at any time, but none he was in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 25:26
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.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 25:26
(26) And if the man have none to redeem it.—In case, however, he has either no nearest of kin, or if his nearest of kin is himself too poor to perform this duty, which is incumbent upon him, “and himself be able to redeem it,” that is, after he was compelled, by stress of poverty, to sell the property he has become prosperous, so as to be able to redeem it himself; though not distinctly expressed, it is implied that under these altered circumstances he is obliged to redeem his patrimony himself. According to the canonical law, however, he must not borrow money to redeem it.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 25:26
24–28. Law in respect to the redemption of land (H and P mixed)