Leviticus 25:52 net — but if only a few years remain until the jubilee, he must calculate for himself in keeping with the remaining years and…

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"but if only a few years remain until the jubilee, he must calculate for himself in keeping with the remaining years and refund it for his redemption."

— Leviticus 25:52, NET Bible

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Leviticus 25 — Context

49

or his uncle or his cousin may redeem him, or anyone of the rest of his blood relatives– his family– may redeem him, or if he prospers he may redeem himself.

50

He must calculate with the one who bought him the number of years from the year he sold himself to him until the jubilee year, and the cost of his sale must correspond to the number of years, according to the rate of wages a hired worker would have earned while with him.

51

If there are still many years, in keeping with them he must refund most of the cost of his purchase for his redemption,

52

but if only a few years remain until the jubilee, he must calculate for himself in keeping with the remaining years and refund it for his redemption.

53

He must be with the one who bought him like a yearly hired worker. The one who bought him must not rule over him harshly in your sight.

54

If, however, he is not redeemed in these ways, he must go free in the jubilee year, he and his children with him,

55

because the Israelites are my own servants; they are my servants whom I brought out from the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

Leviticus 25:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 25:52 say?
Leviticus 25:52 in the NET Bible reads: “but if only a few years remain until the jubilee, he must calculate for himself in keeping with the remaining years and refund it for his redemption.”
Where is Leviticus 25:52 in the Bible?
Leviticus 25:52 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 25, verse 52.
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 25:52.
What translation should I read Leviticus 25:52 in?
Leviticus 25:52 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 25:52?
Leviticus 25:52 reads (NET): “but if only a few years remain until the jubilee, he must calculate for himself in keeping with the remaining years and refund it for his redemption.” 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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