According to the number of years after the jubile thou shalt buy of thy neighbour, and according unto the number of years of the fruits he shall sell unto thee:
When you buy land from your neighbor, the price should be based on how many years are left until the next Jubilee year. And when your neighbor sells to you, he should set the price based on how many years of crops the land will produce.
This verse teaches that land prices should be fair, calculated based on how much productive time remains before the land returns to its original owner in the Jubilee year.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's instructions about the Year of Jubilee, which occurred every 50 years in ancient Israel. During Jubilee, all land would return to its original family owners, and all Hebrew slaves would be freed. This system prevented permanent poverty and ensured that wealth didn't become too concentrated in the hands of a few families.
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