Either his uncle, or his uncle’s son, may redeem him, or any that is nigh of kin unto him of his family may redeem him; or if he be able, he may redeem himself.
Either his uncle, or his uncle's son, may buy back his freedom, or any close relative from his family may buy back his freedom; or if he has enough money, he may buy back his own freedom.
This verse explains that when someone becomes a servant due to poverty, their family members can help buy their freedom back, or they can save up to free themselves.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the Year of Jubilee laws in ancient Israel, which provided social safety nets for the poor. When Israelites fell into debt and had to sell themselves as servants to survive, God's law ensured they weren't trapped forever by allowing family members to 'redeem' or buy back their relatives' freedom. This system protected people from permanent slavery and kept families and tribal lands together.
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