Leviticus 25:25 net — “‘If your brother becomes impoverished and sells some of his property, his near redeemer is to come to you and redeem w…

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"“‘If your brother becomes impoverished and sells some of his property, his near redeemer is to come to you and redeem what his brother sold."

— Leviticus 25:25, NET Bible

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Leviticus 25 — Context

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and you may sow the eighth year and eat from that sixth year’s produce– old produce. Until you bring in the ninth year’s produce, you may eat old produce.

23

The land must not be sold without reclaim because the land belongs to me, for you are foreign residents, temporary settlers, with me.

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In all your landed property you must provide for the right of redemption of the land.

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“‘If your brother becomes impoverished and sells some of his property, his near redeemer is to come to you and redeem what his brother sold.

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If a man has no redeemer, but he prospers and gains enough for its redemption,

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he is to calculate the value of the years it was sold, refund the balance to the man to whom he had sold it, and return to his property.

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If he has not prospered enough to refund a balance to him, then what he sold will belong to the one who bought it until the jubilee year, but it must revert in the jubilee and the original owner may return to his property.

Leviticus 25:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:25 say?
Leviticus 25:25 in the NET Bible reads: ““‘If your brother becomes impoverished and sells some of his property, his near redeemer is to come to you and redeem what his brother 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 (NET): ““‘If your brother becomes impoverished and sells some of his property, his near redeemer is to come to you and redeem what his brother 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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