Leviticus 25:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But the field of the suburbs of their cities may not be sold; for it is their perpetual possession.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But the pastureland around their cities cannot be sold, because it belongs to them forever.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse establishes that the Levites' grazing lands around their cities were permanent possessions that could never be sold or taken away.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel who were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes. Instead, they were given 48 cities scattered throughout Israel along with surrounding pasturelands for their livestock. These lands were considered their permanent inheritance and economic security since they served in religious duties rather than farming or other trades.

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