Either his uncle, or his uncle’s son, may redeem him, or any that is nigh of kin unto him of his family may redeem him; or if he be able, he may redeem himself.
Either his uncle, or his uncle's son, may buy back his freedom, or any close relative from his family may buy back his freedom; or if he has enough money, he may buy back his own freedom.
This verse explains that when someone becomes a servant due to poverty, their family members can help buy their freedom back, or they can save up to free themselves.
📚 Historical Context
In ancient Israel, the law in Leviticus 25 was part of the Jubilee regulations, which occurred every 50 years to restore economic balance by freeing slaves, returning land, and canceling debts. This verse specifically addresses a scenario where an Israelite had sold himself into servitude due to poverty, allowing close family members like uncles or cousins to buy back his freedom. This reflected God's emphasis on community solidarity and protection for the vulnerable in a society where economic hardship was common.
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