Leviticus 25:54
Leviticus 25:54 in Multiple Translations
Even if he is not redeemed in any of these ways, he and his children shall be released in the Year of Jubilee.
And if he be not redeemed in these years, then he shall go out in the year of jubile, both he, and his children with him.
And if he be not redeemed by these means, then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, he, and his children with him.
And if he is not made free in this way, he will go out in the year of Jubilee, he and his children with him.
If they are not bought back in any of the ways described, they and their children shall be freed in the Jubilee Year.
And if he be not redeemed thus, he shall go out in the yeere of Iubile, he, and his children with him.
'And if he is not redeemed in these [years], then he hath gone out in the year of jubilee, he and his sons with him.
If he isn’t redeemed by these means, then he shall be released in the Year of Jubilee: he and his children with him.
And if he shall not be redeemed in these years , then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, both he, and his children with him.
And if by these means he cannot be redeemed, in the year of the jubilee he shall go out with his children.
‘And even if a fellow Israeli who has sold himself to a rich man is not able to pay for himself to be freed by any of these ways, he and his children must be freed in the Year of Celebration,
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Leviticus 25:54 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/אִם
לֹ֥א
יִגָּאֵ֖ל
בְּ/אֵ֑לֶּה
וְ/יָצָא֙
בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת
הַ/יֹּבֵ֔ל
ה֖וּא
וּ/בָנָ֥י/ו
עִמּֽ/וֹ
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj | Conj
לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
יִגָּאֵ֖ל
gâʼal
H1350
to redeem
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
בְּ/אֵ֑לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Prep | Pron
וְ/יָצָא֙
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת
shâneh
H8141
year
Prep | N-fs
הַ/יֹּבֵ֔ל
yôwbêl
H3104
jubilee/horn
Art | N-ms
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
וּ/בָנָ֥י/ו
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp | Suff
עִמּֽ/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 25:54
וְ/אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj | 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.
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.
יִגָּאֵ֖ל
gâʼal
H1350
"to redeem"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
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.
בְּ/אֵ֑לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Prep | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
וְ/יָצָא֙
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-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.
בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Prep | N-fs
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.
הַ/יֹּבֵ֔ל
yôwbêl
H3104
"jubilee/horn"
Art | 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.
ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
וּ/בָנָ֥י/ו
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עִמּֽ/וֹ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
Study Notes — Leviticus 25:54
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Context — Redemption of Servants
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.
54Even if he is not redeemed in any of these ways, he and his children shall be released in the Year of Jubilee.
55For the Israelites are My servants. They are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 21:2–3 | If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free without paying anything. If he arrived alone, he is to leave alone; if he arrived with a wife, she is to leave with him. |
| 2 | Leviticus 25:40–41 | Let him stay with you as a hired worker or temporary resident; he is to work for you until the Year of Jubilee. Then he and his children are to be released, and he may return to his clan and to the property of his fathers. |
| 3 | Isaiah 49:9 | to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill. |
| 4 | Isaiah 49:25 | Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. |
| 5 | Isaiah 52:3 | For this is what the LORD says: “You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed.” |
Leviticus 25:54 Summary
[Leviticus 25:54 tells us that even if someone is not able to be redeemed before the Year of Jubilee, they and their children will still be set free in that special year. This shows us that God is a God of freedom and wants His people to be free (as seen in Exodus 20:2 and Deuteronomy 5:15). The Year of Jubilee was a time when debts were forgiven, slaves were set free, and people could start anew. This gives us a glimpse into God's heart of love and redemption, which is fully expressed in Jesus Christ, as stated in Luke 4:18-19.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to someone who is not redeemed before the Year of Jubilee?
According to Leviticus 25:54, even if someone is not redeemed in any of the specified ways, they and their children will be released in the Year of Jubilee, as seen in this verse and supported by the concept of freedom in Deuteronomy 15:12-15.
Why is the Year of Jubilee significant for the Israelites?
The Year of Jubilee is significant because it reminds the Israelites of their freedom from slavery in Egypt, as stated in Leviticus 25:55, and points to the ultimate freedom found in God, as expressed in Romans 8:2.
Does the concept of release in the Year of Jubilee apply only to Israelites or to all people?
According to Leviticus 25:44-46 and the context of Leviticus 25:54, the release in the Year of Jubilee specifically applies to Israelites, as they are considered servants of the Lord, as stated in Leviticus 25:55, but the principle of redemption and freedom is a broader theme throughout the Bible, such as in Isaiah 61:1.
How does the idea of release in the Year of Jubilee relate to our lives today?
While the specific institution of the Year of Jubilee was for ancient Israel, the concept of release and redemption points to the spiritual freedom we have in Christ, as described in Galatians 5:1 and Luke 4:18-19, reminding us of God's heart for justice and liberation.
Reflection Questions
- What does the promise of release in the Year of Jubilee reveal about God's character and His desire for His people?
- How can I apply the principle of release and redemption in my own life, especially in areas where I feel bondage or oppression?
- What does it mean for me to live as a 'servant of the Lord' today, in light of Leviticus 25:55 and other scriptures like 1 Corinthians 7:22-24?
- In what ways can I participate in bringing freedom and release to those around me, inspired by the biblical theme of jubilee?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 25:54
And if he be not redeemed in these [years],.... The Targum of Jonathan supplies the text as we do, in any of the years from the time of his sale to the year of jubilee; and so Aben Ezra interprets
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 25:54
(54) If he be not redeemed in these years.—Better, If he be not redeemed by these, that is, by the relations or the means indicated in Leviticus 25:48-49, he is to go out free in the year of jubile. (See Leviticus 25:41.) The heathen is to submit to the laws of jubile as much as the Hebrew.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 25:54
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.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 25:54
54. And his children — No child in the land of Judea, whether Hebrew or heathen, was born to involuntary servitude because the father, or mother, or both, were servants; but every child of the house
Sermons on Leviticus 25:54
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The Kinsman Redeemer by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher paints a vivid picture of a person in Israel who has lost their inheritance and is in chains, serving a cruel taskmaster. However, a relative or elder |
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(God and Man) Entering God's Sabbath Rest by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of dedicating Wednesdays and Saturdays to fasting and prayer. He and another brother would spend hours in prayer after th |
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(Exodus) Exodus 21:1-11 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the social legislation found in chapter 21 of the Bible. He begins by discussing the importance of the master and servant relationship in th |
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Typified in the Old Testament by Martin Knapp | Martin Knapp preaches on the transformative power of the Double Cure, emphasizing the importance of receiving both justification and sanctification to serve God with joy forever. T |
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Emblems of Grace in the Ancient Law by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the emblems of grace found in the ancient law, emphasizing that the law served as a schoolmaster leading us to Christ, where we find justification by faith. H |
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It Must Be Bought by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches on the concept that the greatest achievements in life come with a cost, often requiring sacrifice and bloodshed. The pursuit of holy heights and true her |
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Every Mountain Will Be Flattened (zech.4:6,7) by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches about how God allows His people to face hindrances and obstacles to exercise their faith and experience His mighty power. He emphasizes the importance of obeyin |