If there be yet many years behind, according unto them he shall give again the price of his redemption out of the money that he was bought for.
If there are still many years left until the Year of Jubilee, he must pay back a larger portion of the original price that was paid for him.
This verse explains that when someone buys back their freedom from slavery, they pay according to how much time is left until the Jubilee year - more time remaining means a higher price.
📚 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, all Hebrew slaves were set free and all land returned to original families. The law allowed people to buy back their freedom early, with the price calculated based on how many years remained until the next Jubilee.
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