Leviticus 25:49

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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.

Original Language Analysis

אֽוֹ H176
אֽוֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 1 of 15
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
דֹּדוֹ֙ Either his uncle H1730
דֹּדוֹ֙ Either his uncle
Strong's: H1730
Word #: 2 of 15
(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle
א֤וֹ H176
א֤וֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 3 of 15
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
בֶן son H1121
בֶן son
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 4 of 15
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
דֹּדוֹ֙ Either his uncle H1730
דֹּדוֹ֙ Either his uncle
Strong's: H1730
Word #: 5 of 15
(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle
וְנִגְאָֽל׃ he may redeem H1350
וְנִגְאָֽל׃ he may redeem
Strong's: H1350
Word #: 6 of 15
to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido
אֽוֹ H176
אֽוֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 7 of 15
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
מִשְּׁאֵ֧ר him or any that is nigh H7607
מִשְּׁאֵ֧ר him or any that is nigh
Strong's: H7607
Word #: 8 of 15
flesh (as swelling out), as living or for food; generally food of any kind; figuratively, kindred by blood
בְּשָׂר֛וֹ of kin H1320
בְּשָׂר֛וֹ of kin
Strong's: H1320
Word #: 9 of 15
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
מִמִּשְׁפַּחְתּ֖וֹ unto him of his family H4940
מִמִּשְׁפַּחְתּ֖וֹ unto him of his family
Strong's: H4940
Word #: 10 of 15
a family, i.e., circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
וְנִגְאָֽל׃ he may redeem H1350
וְנִגְאָֽל׃ he may redeem
Strong's: H1350
Word #: 11 of 15
to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido
אֽוֹ H176
אֽוֹ
Strong's: H176
Word #: 12 of 15
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
הִשִּׂ֥יגָה him or if he be able H5381
הִשִּׂ֥יגָה him or if he be able
Strong's: H5381
Word #: 13 of 15
to reach (literally or figuratively)
יָד֖וֹ himself H3027
יָד֖וֹ himself
Strong's: H3027
Word #: 14 of 15
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
וְנִגְאָֽל׃ he may redeem H1350
וְנִגְאָֽל׃ he may redeem
Strong's: H1350
Word #: 15 of 15
to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido

Analysis & Commentary

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.

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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