Leviticus 25:25 asv — If thy brother be waxed poor, and sell some of his possession, then shall his kinsman that is next unto him come, and s…

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"If thy brother be waxed poor, and sell some of his possession, then shall his kinsman that is next unto him come, and shall redeem that which his brother hath sold. "

— Leviticus 25:25, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 25 — Context

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

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And the land shall not be sold in perpetuity; 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 waxed poor, and sell some of his possession, then shall his kinsman that is next unto him come, and shall redeem that which his brother hath sold.

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And if a man have no one to redeem it, and he be waxed rich and find sufficient to redeem it;

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then let him reckon the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; and he shall return unto his possession.

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But if he be not able to get it back for himself, then that which he hath sold shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it until the year of jubilee: and in the jubilee it shall go out, and he shall return unto his possession.

Leviticus 25:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:25 say?
Leviticus 25:25 in the American Standard Version reads: “If thy brother be waxed poor, and sell some of his possession, then shall his kinsman that is next unto him come, and shall redeem that which his brother hath sold. ”
Where is Leviticus 25:25 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 25.
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 25:25.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:25 in?
Leviticus 25:25 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 25:25?
Leviticus 25:25 reads (ASV): “If thy brother be waxed poor, and sell some of his possession, then shall his kinsman that is next unto him come, and shall redeem that which his brother hath sold. ” 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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