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
This verse is part of God's laws about the Year of Jubilee and treatment of Hebrew slaves. In ancient Israel, people could sell themselves into indentured servitude to pay off debts, but God provided protections including the right of family members to 'redeem' or buy back their relatives at any time. This system was designed to prevent permanent poverty and maintain family dignity within the covenant community.
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