Leviticus 25:41

Translations

Modern

Then he and his children are to be released, and he may return to his clan and to the property of his fathers.

Traditional

And then shall he depart from thee, both he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return.

Literal

And he shall depart from you, and his children with him, and he shall return to his own family, and to the possession of his fathers he shall return.

Latin

…et postea egredietur cum liberis suis, et revertetur ad cognationem, ad possessionem patrum suorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then he and his children are to be released, and he may return to his clan and to the property of his fathers.

Notes

Leviticus 25:1–55

Just as seven days made a week ending in a Sabbath day, every seven years ended with a Sabbath year. After seven Sabbath years, or 49 years, came a special year called the Year of Jubilee. Like so many holy days, these times were meant for reflecting on Israel's shared identity and their relationship with God.

Every Israelite, both free and servant, had a place in God’s kingdom. So, those bound in servitude were set free during the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25:39–43). To reduce poverty and protect families, land sales were limited to fifty years. After that, the land returned to the original owner's family or clan.

The land belonged to God, and the Israelites were only "residents" (25:23). But it is unlikely that they actually used these laws. The best land ended up belonging to wealthy landowners (Isaiah 5:8–10; compare Amos 5:11).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Concern for the Poor The Family Redeemer

Related verses

Leviticus 25:28
But 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.
Exodus 21:3
If he arrived alone, he is to leave alone; if he arrived with a wife, she is to leave with him.
Leviticus 25:10
So you are to consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty in the land for all its inhabitants. It shall be your Jubilee, when each of you is to return to his property and to his clan.
Romans 6:14
For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
John 8:32
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Glossary

Beggar Biblical Concept of Law Bond, Bondage Brother Deuteronomy, Book of Feasts and Festivals of Israel History of Israel Jubilee Year Leviticus, Book of Ransom Sabbath

Topics

Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Debtor: Laws Concerning Jubilee: Laws Concerning Poor: Duty To Servant: Bond: Laws of Moses Concerning Servant: Hired: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Servants: Slaves or Bond: All Israelites Sold As, to be Free at the Jubilee The Feast of Jubilee: Enactments Respecting: Release of Hebrew Servants

Leviticus 25:41

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