After that he is sold he may be redeemed again; one of his brethren may redeem him:
After he has been sold, he can still be bought back and set free; one of his relatives may pay to redeem him:
This verse is saying that even when someone has been sold into slavery to pay debts, their family members have the right to buy them back and restore their freedom.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israelite society, Leviticus 25 was part of the laws given by God through Moses, outlining the Year of Jubilee every 50 years as a time for economic reset, including freeing slaves and returning land to original owners. This verse specifically addressed situations where an Israelite had to sell himself into servitude due to poverty, allowing a relative to redeem or buy back his freedom to prevent permanent bondage. It reflected God's concern for social justice and the protection of the vulnerable within a community structured around family and covenant loyalty.
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