Leviticus 25:51
Leviticus 25:51 in Multiple Translations
If many years remain, he must pay for his redemption in proportion to his purchase price.
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.
If there be yet many years, according unto them he shall give back the price of his redemption out of the money that he was bought for.
If there is still a long time, he will give back, on account of it, a part of the price which was given for him.
If there are many years left, they must pay a larger percentage of the purchase price.
If there be many yeeres behind, according to them he shall giue againe for his deliuerance, of the money that he was bought for.
'If yet many years, according to them he giveth back his redemption [money], from the money of his purchase.
If there are yet many years, according to them he shall give back the price of his redemption out of the money that he was bought for.
If there shall be yet many years behind , according to them he shall give again the price of his redemption out of the money that he was bought for.
If there be many years that remain until the jubilee, according to them shall he also repay the price.
If there are a lot of years that remain until the Year of Celebration, he must pay for his release a larger amount of the money.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 25:51
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Leviticus 25:51 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
אִם
ע֥וֹד
רַבּ֖וֹת
בַּ/שָּׁנִ֑ים
לְ/פִי/הֶן֙
יָשִׁ֣יב
גְּאֻלָּת֔/וֹ
מִ/כֶּ֖סֶף
מִקְנָתֽ/וֹ
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
ע֥וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
רַבּ֖וֹת
rab
H7227
many
Adj
בַּ/שָּׁנִ֑ים
shâneh
H8141
year
Prep | N-fp
לְ/פִי/הֶן֙
peh
H6310
lip
Prep | N-ms | Suff
יָשִׁ֣יב
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
גְּאֻלָּת֔/וֹ
gᵉʼullâh
H1353
redemption
N-fs | Suff
מִ/כֶּ֖סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
Prep | N-ms
מִקְנָתֽ/וֹ
miqnâh
H4736
purchase
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 25:51
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
ע֥וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
רַבּ֖וֹת
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
בַּ/שָּׁנִ֑ים
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Prep | N-fp
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
לְ/פִי/הֶן֙
peh
H6310
"lip"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
יָשִׁ֣יב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
גְּאֻלָּת֔/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.
מִ/כֶּ֖סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
Prep | N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
מִקְנָתֽ/וֹ
miqnâh
H4736
"purchase"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to buy or acquire something, like a piece of land or property, and can also refer to the price paid for it, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) purchase 1a) purchase 1b) purchase-price 1c) possession (gained by purchase)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: (he that is) bought, possession, piece, purchase. See also: Genesis 17:12; Leviticus 25:16; Jeremiah 32:11.
Study Notes — Leviticus 25:51
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Context — Redemption of Servants
49either his uncle or cousin or any close relative from his clan may redeem him. Or if he prospers, he may redeem himself.
50He and his purchaser will then count the time from the year he sold himself up to the Year of Jubilee. The price of his sale will be determined by the number of years, based on the daily wages of a hired hand.
51If many years remain, he must pay for his redemption in proportion to his purchase price.
52If only a few years remain until the Year of Jubilee, he is to calculate and pay his redemption according to his remaining years. 53He shall be treated like a man hired from year to year, but a foreign owner must not rule over him harshly in your sight.Leviticus 25:51 Summary
[This verse is saying that if someone has been sold into servitude and wants to be set free, they need to pay a fair price to their owner based on how many years they have left to serve. This is similar to how we might calculate the cost of a loan or a contract, as seen in Leviticus 25:50. The idea is that the person should be treated fairly and not taken advantage of, which is a principle that is also seen in other parts of the Bible, such as Deuteronomy 24:14-15. By following this principle, we can show love and respect for others, as Jesus taught us in Matthew 22:39.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to pay for redemption in proportion to the purchase price?
This means that the person who was sold into servitude must pay a fair price to be set free, based on the number of years they have left to serve, as calculated in Leviticus 25:50. This is similar to the principle of fair labor practices found in Deuteronomy 24:14-15.
Why does the number of years remaining affect the redemption price?
The number of years remaining affects the redemption price because it reflects the amount of labor the person still owes to their purchaser, as stated in Leviticus 25:50. This is similar to the way workers are compensated for their labor in Deuteronomy 24:14-15.
Is this principle of redemption still applicable today?
While the specific laws of Leviticus 25 are not directly applicable today, the principle of redemption is still an important part of the Christian faith, as seen in Galatians 3:13 and 1 Peter 1:18-19, where Jesus Christ is described as our redeemer.
How does this verse relate to the concept of the Year of Jubilee?
This verse is part of the larger context of the Year of Jubilee, which is described in Leviticus 25:8-55. The Year of Jubilee was a time when all Israelites who had been sold into servitude were to be set free, and this verse provides specific instructions for how that was to happen, as seen in Leviticus 25:52.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the value of fairness and justice in our relationships with others?
- How does the concept of redemption in this verse relate to our own experience of being set free from sin through Jesus Christ?
- What are some ways we can apply the principle of fair labor practices, as seen in this verse, to our own lives and work?
- How does this verse encourage us to think about the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, as seen in Leviticus 25:53?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 25:51
If [there be] yet many years behind,.... To the year of jubilee, and more than he had served: according unto them he shall give again the price of his redemption, out of the money that he was bought
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 25:51
(50-52) And he shall reckon with him.—That is, either the man himself when he is able to redeem himself, or his kindred. The authorities during the second Temple rightly point out that this passage enjoins the Hebrew to treat the heathen master fairly by duly compensating and compounding for the number of years he has still to serve till jubile, and to take no advantage of the idolater.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 25:51
47–55. The case of Israelites who are slaves of resident foreigners (H but with a large admixture of P) Such a person might be redeemed, or, if he acquired the means, might redeem himself, the price of redemption to be calculated according to the number of years intervening before the Jubile, as in the case of the redemption of land (Leviticus 25:27). In any case the bondage was limited by the law of the Jubile.