Leviticus 25:23 nasb — 'The land, moreover, shall not be sold permanently, for the land is Mine; for you are but aliens and sojourners with Me.

NASB

"'The land, moreover, shall not be sold permanently, for the land is Mine; for you are but aliens and sojourners with Me."

— Leviticus 25:23, NASB

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Leviticus 25 — Context

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'But if you say, "What are we going to eat on the seventh year if we do not sow or gather in our crops?"

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then I will so order My blessing for you in the sixth year that it will bring forth the crop for three years.

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'When you are sowing the eighth year, you can still eat old things from the crop, eating the old until the ninth year when its crop comes in.

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'The land, moreover, shall not be sold permanently, for the land is Mine; for you are but aliens and sojourners with Me.

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'Thus for every piece of your property, you are to provide for the redemption of the land.

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'If a fellow countryman of yours becomes so poor he has to sell part of his property, then his nearest kinsman is to come and buy back what his relative has sold.

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'Or in case a man has no kinsman, but so recovers his means as to find sufficient for its redemption,

Leviticus 25:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Leviticus 25:23 say?
Leviticus 25:23 in the NASB reads: “'The land, moreover, shall not be sold permanently, for the land is Mine; for you are but aliens 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 (NASB): “'The land, moreover, shall not be sold permanently, for the land is Mine; for you are but aliens 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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