Leviticus 25:49 bbe — Or his father's brother, or the son of his father's brother, or any near relation; or if he gets money, he may make him…

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"Or his father's brother, or the son of his father's brother, or any near relation; or if he gets money, he may make himself free."

— Leviticus 25:49, Bible in Basic English

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Leviticus 25 — Context

46

And they will be your children's heritage after you, to keep as their property; they will be your servants for ever; but you may not be hard masters to your countrymen, the children of Israel.

47

And if one from another nation living among you gets wealth, and your countryman, at his side, becomes poor and gives himself for money to the man from another nation or to one of his family;

48

After he has given himself he has the right to be made free, for a price, by one of his brothers,

49

Or his father's brother, or the son of his father's brother, or any near relation; or if he gets money, he may make himself free.

50

And let the years be numbered from the time when he gave himself to his owner till the year of Jubilee, and the price given for him will be in relation to the number of years, on the scale of the payment of a servant.

51

If there is still a long time, he will give back, on account of it, a part of the price which was given for him.

52

And if there is only a short time, he will take account of it with his master, and in relation to the number of years he will give back the price of making him free.

Leviticus 25:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:49 say?
Leviticus 25:49 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Or his father's brother, or the son of his father's brother, or any near relation; or if he gets money, he may make himself free.”
Where is Leviticus 25:49 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 49.
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 25:49.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:49 in?
Leviticus 25:49 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 25:49?
Leviticus 25:49 reads (BBE): “Or his father's brother, or the son of his father's brother, or any near relation; or if he gets money, he may make himself free.” 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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