Leviticus 25:50

Authorized King James Version

And he shall reckon with him that bought him from the year that he was sold to him unto the year of jubile: and the price of his sale shall be according unto the number of years, according to the time of an hired servant shall it be with him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְחִשַּׁב֙
H2803
And he shall reckon
properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou
#2
עִם
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
#3
קֹנֵ֔הוּ
H7069
with him that bought
to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
#4
שָׁנִ֔ים
H8141
him from the year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#5
הִמָּ֣כְרוֹ
H4376
that he was sold
to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
#6
ל֔וֹ
H0
#7
עַ֖ד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#8
שָׁנִ֔ים
H8141
him from the year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#9
הַיֹּבֵ֑ל
H3104
of jubile
the blast of a horn (from its continuous sound); specifically, the signal of the silver trumpets; hence, the instrument itself and the festival thus i
#10
וְהָיָ֞ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#11
כֶּ֤סֶף
H3701
and the price
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#12
מִמְכָּרוֹ֙
H4465
of his sale
merchandise; abstractly, a selling
#13
בְּמִסְפַּ֣ר
H4557
shall be according unto the number
a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
#14
שָׁנִ֔ים
H8141
him from the year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#15
כִּימֵ֥י
H3117
according to the time
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#16
שָׂכִ֖יר
H7916
of an hired servant
a man who is hired by the day or year
#17
יִֽהְיֶ֥ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#18
עִמּֽוֹ׃
H5973
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

Analysis

Within the broader context of Leviticus, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Leviticus.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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