Leviticus 25:23 kjv — The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me.

King James Version

"The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me."

— Leviticus 25:23, King James Version

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Leviticus 25 — Context

20

And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year? behold, we shall not sow, nor gather in our increase:

21

Then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for three years.

22

And ye shall sow the eighth year, and eat yet of old fruit until the ninth year; until her fruits come in ye shall eat of the old store.

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The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me.

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And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.

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If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.

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And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;

Leviticus 25:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:23 say?
Leviticus 25:23 in the King James Version reads: “The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me.”
Where is Leviticus 25:23 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 23.
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 25:23.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:23 in?
Leviticus 25:23 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 25:23?
Leviticus 25:23 reads (KJV): “The land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me.” 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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