And if there remain but few years unto the year of jubile, then he shall count with him, and according unto his years shall he give him again the price of his redemption.
If there are only a few years left until the Year of Jubilee, then the slave and his master should calculate together how much money should be paid based on those remaining years for his freedom.
This verse explains that the price to buy a Hebrew slave's freedom should be adjusted based on how many years are left until the Jubilee year when all slaves go free automatically.
📚 Historical Context
The Year of Jubilee occurred every 50 years in ancient Israel, when all Hebrew slaves were automatically freed and land returned to original family owners. This verse is part of God's laws protecting Hebrew slaves from exploitation, ensuring they weren't overcharged for their freedom when the Jubilee year was approaching. These laws created a safety net that prevented permanent poverty and slavery among God's people.
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