Leviticus 25:27

Authorized King James Version

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Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.

Original Language Analysis

וְחִשַּׁב֙ Then let him count H2803
וְחִשַּׁב֙ Then let him count
Strong's: H2803
Word #: 1 of 13
properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 2 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
שְׁנֵ֣י the years H8141
שְׁנֵ֣י the years
Strong's: H8141
Word #: 3 of 13
a year (as a revolution of time)
מִמְכָּר֔וֹ of the sale H4465
מִמְכָּר֔וֹ of the sale
Strong's: H4465
Word #: 4 of 13
merchandise; abstractly, a selling
וְשָׁ֖ב it that he may return H7725
וְשָׁ֖ב it that he may return
Strong's: H7725
Word #: 5 of 13
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 6 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָ֣עֹדֵ֔ף the overplus H5736
הָ֣עֹדֵ֔ף the overplus
Strong's: H5736
Word #: 7 of 13
to be (causatively have) redundant
לָאִ֖ישׁ unto the man H376
לָאִ֖ישׁ unto the man
Strong's: H376
Word #: 8 of 13
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 9 of 13
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
מָֽכַר to whom he sold H4376
מָֽכַר to whom he sold
Strong's: H4376
Word #: 10 of 13
to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
ל֑וֹ H0
ל֑וֹ
Strong's: H0
Word #: 11 of 13
וְשָׁ֖ב it that he may return H7725
וְשָׁ֖ב it that he may return
Strong's: H7725
Word #: 12 of 13
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
לַֽאֲחֻזָּתֽוֹ׃ unto his possession H272
לַֽאֲחֻזָּתֽוֹ׃ unto his possession
Strong's: H272
Word #: 13 of 13
something seized, i.e., a possession (especially of land)

Analysis & Commentary

Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.

This verse falls within the section on Sabbath Year and Jubilee. Sabbath year rest for land and Year of Jubilee releasing debts and slaves, teaching trust in God's provision.


Hebrews 9-10 explains how Christ's once-for-all sacrifice supersedes the repeated Levitical offerings, providing permanent cleansing from sin.

Historical Context

Sabbath year rest for land and Year of Jubilee releasing debts and slaves, teaching trust in God's provision. Chapters 17-27, often called the 'Holiness Code,' expand covenant obligations beyond ritual to encompass all of life—sexuality, economics, justice, and relationships. The repeated refrain 'I am the LORD' grounds these laws in God's character and covenant relationship with Israel. Israel received these laws while encamped at Sinai, before entering Canaan. The laws prepared them for life in the promised land, distinguishing them from Canaanite practices and establishing their identity as God's holy nation. The portable tabernacle, central to Levitical worship, accompanied them through wilderness wanderings and eventually found permanent form in Solomon's temple. Archaeological discoveries at sites like Ugarit reveal Canaanite religious practices Israel's laws explicitly rejected, confirming the Bible's historical reliability and the distinctiveness of Israelite worship.

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