Leviticus 25:41 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And then shall he depart from thee, both he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then he will leave you, along with his children, and return to his own family and to the land that belonged to his ancestors.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how a Hebrew servant would be freed to return to his family and ancestral property during the Year of Jubilee.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's instructions about the Year of Jubilee, which occurred every 50 years in ancient Israel. During this special year, Hebrew servants were released from their service and could return to their family lands. This system prevented permanent slavery among God's people and ensured that family property would eventually return to its original owners.

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