Leviticus 25:16 nasb — 'In proportion to the extent of the years you shall increase its price, and in proportion to the fewness of the years y…

NASB

"'In proportion to the extent of the years you shall increase its price, and in proportion to the fewness of the years you shall diminish its price, for it is a number of crops he is selling to you."

— Leviticus 25:16, NASB

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Leviticus 25:16 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “According to the multitude of years thou shalt increase the price thereof, and according to the fewness of years thou shalt diminish the price of it: for according to the number of the years of the fruits doth he sell unto thee.”

  • ASV

    “According to the multitude of the years thou shalt increase the price thereof, and according to the fewness of the years thou shalt diminish the price of it; for the number of the crops doth he sell unto thee. ”

  • WEB

    “According to the length of the years you shall increase its price, and according to the shortness of the years you shall diminish its price; for he is selling the number of the crops to you.”

  • NET

    “The more years there are, the more you may make its purchase price, and the fewer years there are, the less you must make its purchase price, because he is only selling to you a number of years of produce.”

  • DRB

    “The more years remain after the jubilee, the more shall the price increase: and the less time is counted, so much the less shall the purchase cost. For he shall sell to thee the time of the fruits.”

  • BBE

    “If the number of years is great, the price will be increased, and if the number of years is small, the price will be less, for it is the produce of a certain number of years which the man is giving you.”

  • KJVA

    “According to the multitude of years thou shalt increase the price thereof, and according to the fewness of years thou shalt diminish the price of it: for according to the number of the years of the fruits doth he sell unto thee.”

Leviticus 25 — Context

13

'On this year of jubilee each of you shall return to his own property.

14

'If you make a sale, moreover, to your friend or buy from your friend's hand, you shall not wrong one another.

15

'Corresponding to the number of years after the jubilee, you shall buy from your friend; he is to sell to you according to the number of years of crops.

16

'In proportion to the extent of the years you shall increase its price, and in proportion to the fewness of the years you shall diminish its price, for it is a number of crops he is selling to you.

17

'So you shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am the LORD your God.

18

'You shall thus observe My statutes and keep My judgments, so as to carry them out, that you may live securely on the land.

19

'Then the land will yield its produce, so that you can eat your fill and live securely on it.

Leviticus 25:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:16 say?
Leviticus 25:16 in the NASB reads: “'In proportion to the extent of the years you shall increase its price, and in proportion to the fewness of the years you shall diminish its price, for it is a number of crops he is selling to you.”
Where is Leviticus 25:16 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 16.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 25:16.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:16 in?
Leviticus 25:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 25:16?
Leviticus 25:16 reads (NASB): “'In proportion to the extent of the years you shall increase its price, and in proportion to the fewness of the years you shall diminish its price, for it is a number of crops he is selling to you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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