Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.
Then let him calculate how many years have passed since he sold it, and pay back the extra money to the person he sold it to, so that he can get his property back.
This verse explains how someone who sold their land could buy it back by calculating the remaining value and paying the difference to the current owner.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of God's instructions about the Year of Jubilee, which occurred every 50 years in Israel. During this time, all land was to return to its original family owners, and this verse describes the process for early redemption of sold property. The system was designed to prevent permanent poverty and ensure that family inheritances remained within their tribes.
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