And he shall reckon with him that bought him from the year that he was sold to him unto the year of jubile: and the price of his sale shall be according unto the number of years, according to the time of an hired servant shall it be with him.
He must calculate with the person who bought him from the year he was sold until the Year of Jubilee. The price for buying his freedom should be based on the number of years remaining, treating it like paying wages for a hired worker for that time.
This verse explains how to calculate the fair price for someone to buy back their freedom before the Year of Jubilee, based on the remaining years of service like paying a worker's wages.
📚 Historical Context
In the Old Testament, God gave the Israelites laws through Moses to structure their society and protect the vulnerable, including regulations for economic fairness and periodic resets to prevent permanent inequality. The Year of Jubilee, which occurred every 50 years, was a sacred time when slaves were freed, lands were returned to original owners, and debts were canceled to restore balance. This verse specifically addresses how to calculate the fair price for the service of a Hebrew indentured servant based on the years until the next Jubilee, ensuring they were treated more like temporary hired workers rather than lifelong property.
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