Leviticus 25:31 cpdv — But if the house is in a village, which has no walls, it shall be sold by the law of the fields. If it has not been red…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But if the house is in a village, which has no walls, it shall be sold by the law of the fields. If it has not been redeemed beforehand, then in the Jubilee it shall return to the owner. "

— Leviticus 25:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 25 — Context

28

But if his hand will not have discovered a way to repay the price, the buyer shall have what he bought, until the year of the Jubilee. For in that year all that has been sold shall return to the owner, and to the original possessor.

29

Whoever will have sold a house within the walls of a city shall have the freedom to redeem it, until one year has been completed.

30

If he has not redeemed it, and the year will have turned full circle, the buyer and his posterity shall possess it, in perpetuity, and it is not able to be redeemed, even in the Jubilee.

31

But if the house is in a village, which has no walls, it shall be sold by the law of the fields. If it has not been redeemed beforehand, then in the Jubilee it shall return to the owner.

32

The buildings of the Levites, which are in the cities, are always able to be redeemed.

33

If they have not been redeemed, then in the Jubilee they shall return to the owners, for the houses of the cities of the Levites are for their possession among the sons of Israel.

34

But let not their suburbs be sold, for it is an everlasting possession.

Leviticus 25:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:31 say?
Leviticus 25:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But if the house is in a village, which has no walls, it shall be sold by the law of the fields. If it has not been redeemed beforehand, then in the Jubilee it shall return to the owner. ”
Where is Leviticus 25:31 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 31.
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 25:31.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:31 in?
Leviticus 25:31 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 25:31?
Leviticus 25:31 reads (CPDV): “But if the house is in a village, which has no walls, it shall be sold by the law of the fields. If it has not been redeemed beforehand, then in the Jubilee it shall return to the owner. ” 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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