Leviticus 25:48 cpdv — after the sale, he is able to be redeemed. Whoever is willing among his brothers shall redeem him:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"after the sale, he is able to be redeemed. Whoever is willing among his brothers shall redeem him: "

— Leviticus 25:48, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 25 — Context

45

and from the newcomers who sojourn with you, or who have been born from them in your land. These you shall have as servants,

46

and, by the right of inheritance, you shall transmit them to your posterity, and you shall possess them forever. But do not oppress your brothers, the sons of Israel, by power.

47

If the hand of a newcomer or a sojourner will have grown strong among you, and your brother, having become impoverished, will have sold himself to him, or to any of his stock,

48

after the sale, he is able to be redeemed. Whoever is willing among his brothers shall redeem him:

49

either the paternal uncle, or the paternal uncle’s son, or his close relative, by blood or by affinity. But if he himself will be able also, he shall redeem himself,

50

considering only the years from the time of his selling until the year of the Jubilee, and calculating the money for which he was sold, according to the number of years and the accounting of a hired hand.

51

If there will have been many years which remain until the Jubilee, according to these shall he also repay the price.

Leviticus 25:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:48 say?
Leviticus 25:48 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “after the sale, he is able to be redeemed. Whoever is willing among his brothers shall redeem him: ”
Where is Leviticus 25:48 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:48 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 48.
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 25:48.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:48 in?
Leviticus 25:48 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 25:48?
Leviticus 25:48 reads (CPDV): “after the sale, he is able to be redeemed. Whoever is willing among his brothers shall redeem him: ” 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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