Leviticus 25:31
Leviticus 25:31 in Multiple Translations
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.
But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubile.
But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be reckoned with the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubilee.
But houses in small unwalled towns will be the same as property in the country; they may be got back, and they will go back to their owners in the year of Jubilee.
But houses in villages that don't have walls around them are to be treated as located in the fields. They can be bought back, and will be returned in the Jubilee.
But the houses of villages, which haue no walles round about them, shalbe esteemed as the fielde of the countrey: they may be bought out againe, and shall goe out in the Iubile.
and a house of the villages which have no wall round about, on the field of the country is reckoned; redemption is to it, and in the jubilee it goeth out.
But the houses of the villages which have no wall around them shall be accounted for with the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the Jubilee.
But the houses of the villages which have no walls around them, shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubilee.
But if the house be in a village, that hath no walls, it shall be sold according to the same law as the fields: if it be not redeemed before, in the jubilee it shall return to the owner.
But houses that are in villages that do not have walls around them are considered to be as though they are in a field. So if someone sells one of those houses, he is permitted to buy it back at any time. And if he does not buy it, it must be returned to him in the Year of Celebration.
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Leviticus 25:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בָתֵּ֣י
הַ/חֲצֵרִ֗ים
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
אֵין
לָ/הֶ֤ם
חֹמָה֙
סָבִ֔יב
עַל
שְׂדֵ֥ה
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
יֵחָשֵׁ֑ב
גְּאֻלָּה֙
תִּהְיֶה
לּ֔/וֹ
וּ/בַ/יֹּבֵ֖ל
יֵצֵֽא
וּ/בָתֵּ֣י
bayith
H1004
place
Conj | N-mp
הַ/חֲצֵרִ֗ים
châtsêr
H2691
court
Art | N-cp
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
אֵין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
לָ/הֶ֤ם
Prep | Suff
חֹמָה֙
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
N-fs
סָבִ֔יב
çâbîyb
H5439
around
N-cs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שְׂדֵ֥ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
N-ms
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
יֵחָשֵׁ֑ב
châshab
H2803
to devise
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
גְּאֻלָּה֙
gᵉʼullâh
H1353
redemption
N-fs
תִּהְיֶה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
לּ֔/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וּ/בַ/יֹּבֵ֖ל
yôwbêl
H3104
jubilee/horn
Conj | Prep | N-ms
יֵצֵֽא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 25:31
וּ/בָתֵּ֣י
bayith
H1004
"place"
Conj | N-mp
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
הַ/חֲצֵרִ֗ים
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Art | N-cp
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
אֵין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
לָ/הֶ֤ם
""
Prep | Suff
חֹמָה֙
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
N-fs
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
סָבִ֔יב
çâbîyb
H5439
"around"
N-cs
This word describes something that surrounds or encompasses, like a circle or neighborhood, and can also mean around or about, as in on every side. It is used to describe physical locations and proximity. The KJV translates it as about or circuit.
Definition: : around/border subst 1) places round about, circuit, round about adv 2) in a circuit, a circuit, round about prep 3) in the circuit, from every side
Usage: Occurs in 282 OT verses. KJV: (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side. See also: Genesis 23:17; 1 Kings 7:24; Psalms 3:7.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שְׂדֵ֥ה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
הָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | 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.
יֵחָשֵׁ֑ב
châshab
H2803
"to devise"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
To devise means to think or plan something, often in a clever way. In the Bible, it can mean to plot or contrive, as seen in the story of David and Goliath.
Definition: : count/regard_as 1) to think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment, imagine, count 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to think, account 1a2) to plan, devise, mean 1a3) to charge, impute, reckon 1a4) to esteem, value, regard 1a5) to invent 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be accounted, be thought, be esteemed 1b2) to be computed, be reckoned 1b3) to be imputed 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to think upon, consider, be mindful of 1c2) to think to do, devise, plan 1c3) to count, reckon 1d) (Hithpael) to be considered
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: (make) account (of), conceive, consider, count, cunning (man, work, workman), devise, esteem, find out, forecast, hold, imagine, impute, invent, be like, mean, purpose, reckon(-ing be made), regard, think. See also: Genesis 15:6; Psalms 35:4; Psalms 10:2.
גְּאֻלָּה֙
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.
תִּהְיֶה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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.
לּ֔/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וּ/בַ/יֹּבֵ֖ל
yôwbêl
H3104
"jubilee/horn"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
Jubilee, or yobel, refers to the blast of a horn, a trumpet, or a cornet, and also the festival or year marked by its blowing, as described in Leviticus.
Definition: 1) ram, ram's horn, trumpet, cornet 1a) ram (only in combination) 1a1) ram's horn, trumpet 1b) jubilee year (marked by the blowing of cornets) (meton)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: jubile, ram's horn, trumpet. See also: Exodus 19:13; Leviticus 25:52; Joshua 6:13.
יֵצֵֽא
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
Study Notes — Leviticus 25:31
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 25:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 25:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 25:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 25:31
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 25:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 25:31
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 25:31
- Sermons on Leviticus 25:31
Context — The Law of Redemption
29If a man sells a house in a walled city, he retains his right of redemption until a full year after its sale; during that year it may be redeemed.
30If it is not redeemed by the end of a full year, then the house in the walled city is permanently transferred to its buyer and his descendants. It is not to be released in the Jubilee.
31But 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.
32As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess. 33So whatever belongs to the Levites may be redeemed—a house sold in a city they possess—and must be released in the Jubilee, because the houses in the cities of the Levites are their possession among the Israelites.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 49:7–8 | No man can possibly redeem his brother or pay his ransom to God. For the redemption of his soul is costly, and never can payment suffice, |
Leviticus 25:31 Summary
Leviticus 25:31 explains that houses in villages with no walls are treated like open fields and can be redeemed and released in the Jubilee year. This means that the people who originally owned the houses can buy them back, and the property will be returned to them (see also Leviticus 25:23-24). This concept is part of God's plan to provide for His people and ensure that everyone has a chance to own property and live with dignity, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 15:7-11. By understanding this verse, we can see God's heart of love and provision for His people, and apply this principle to our own lives by trusting in His care and provision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between houses in walled cities and villages in the context of Leviticus 25:31?
According to Leviticus 25:29-30, houses in walled cities have a limited time for redemption, whereas houses in villages with no walls are treated like open fields and can be redeemed at any time, as stated in Leviticus 25:31.
Why are houses in villages considered as open fields in Leviticus 25:31?
Houses in villages with no walls are considered as open fields because they are not protected or separated from the surrounding land, similar to the concept in Leviticus 25:31, and can be redeemed and released in the Jubilee, as mentioned in the same verse.
How does the concept of the Jubilee year apply to houses in villages according to Leviticus 25:31?
The Jubilee year, as described in Leviticus 25:8-55, is a time when properties are to be returned to their original owners, and according to Leviticus 25:31, houses in villages with no walls are to be released in the Jubilee, allowing the original owners to reclaim their property.
What is the significance of the distinction between walled cities and villages in Leviticus 25:31?
The distinction between walled cities and villages in Leviticus 25:31 highlights the importance of property rights and the provision for the poor, as seen in the context of the Jubilee year, and is also related to the concept of God's sovereignty over the land, as stated in Leviticus 25:23.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of redemption in Leviticus 25:31 reveal about God's heart for His people, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the distinction between houses in walled cities and villages in Leviticus 25:31 relate to the broader theme of God's provision and care for the poor, as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 15:7-11?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as He provided for the Israelites through the laws and regulations in Leviticus 25, including the concept of the Jubilee year?
- What are some modern-day applications of the principle of releasing properties in the Jubilee year, as mentioned in Leviticus 25:31, and how can I embody this principle in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 25:31
But the houses of the villages, which have no walls round about them,.... As there were many in the days of Joshua, the Scripture speaks of: the Jews suppose that such are meant, even though they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 25:31
And if a man sell a dwelling house in a walled city, then he may redeem it within a whole year after it is sold; within a full year may he redeem it. If a man sell a dwelling house.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 25:31
The houses of the villages belonged to and were necessary or very convenient for the management of the lands.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 25:31
Leviticus 25:31 But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubile.Ver. 31. They may be redeemed.] Lands and homestall had need go together.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 25:31
(31) But the houses of the villages which have no wall.—Houses in villages, however, form an exception. They are part of the landed property, and hence, like the cultivated land on which they are erected, are subject to the law of jubile.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 25:31
29–34. Law in respect to the redemption of houses (P) Houses in a walled town, if sold, and not redeemed within a year, were (with the exception of those belonging to the Levites) to be unaffected by the Jubile, and remain the permanent possession of the buyer, but for houses elsewhere there was no restriction as to the time within which they might be redeemed, and in any case the Jubile law was to be in force.
Sermons on Leviticus 25:31
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(Becoming a Prophetic Church) 1. the Necessity of the Cross by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the necessity of the cross in understanding both the individual and collective destiny of Israel and the church. He reflects on the significance of suffering, p |
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The Burning Hell That Jesus Preached by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the topic of hell and responds to a television program that ridiculed the teaching of the Word of God. He emphasizes the eternal nature of he |
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The Olivet Discourse Part 2b – Christendom: the Ten Virgins by C.H. Mackintosh | C.H. Mackintosh delves into the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13, emphasizing the importance of true Christian profession and readiness for the return of the Bridegroo |
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John 1:14 - Part 2 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about beholding the glory of Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. He emphasizes how Jesus' glory surpasses that of all p |
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John 1:49-2:4 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom delves into the importance of understanding the depth of the Divine Scriptures through careful study and prayer. He contrasts the confessions of Peter and Nathanael |
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Redemption by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the profound concept of Redemption, emphasizing the need to deeply understand its significance in our lives. Through exploring the need, plan, worth, and e |
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Psalm 49 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the universal importance of heeding the truths of the Bible, emphasizing that all people, regardless of status, need the remedy of the Gospel due to sin. H |