Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If, however, there is no one to redeem it for them but later on they prosper and acquire sufficient means to redeem it themselves, New Living Translation If there is no close relative to buy the land, but the person who sold it gets enough money to buy it back, English Standard Version If a man has no one to redeem it and then himself becomes prosperous and finds sufficient means to redeem it, Berean Standard Bible Or if a man has no one to redeem it for him, but he prospers and acquires enough to redeem his land, King James Bible And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it; New King James Version Or if the man has no one to redeem it, but he himself becomes able to redeem it, New American Standard Bible Or in case someone has no redeemer, but recovers to find sufficient means for its redemption, NASB 1995 ‘Or in case a man has no kinsman, but so recovers his means as to find sufficient for its redemption, NASB 1977 ‘Or in case a man has no kinsman, but so recovers his means as to find sufficient for its redemption, Legacy Standard Bible Or in case a man has no kinsman redeemer, but recovers his means and finds sufficient payment for its redemption, Amplified Bible Or in case a man has no relative [to redeem his property], but he has become more prosperous and has enough to buy it back, Christian Standard Bible If a man has no family redeemer, but he prospers and obtains enough to redeem his land, Holman Christian Standard Bible If a man has no family redeemer, but he prospers and obtains enough to redeem his land, American Standard Version And if a man have no one to redeem it, and he be waxed rich and find sufficient to redeem it; Contemporary English Version if that relative has the money. Later, if you can afford to buy it, English Revised Version And if a man have no one to redeem it, and he be waxen rich and find sufficient to redeem it; GOD'S WORD® Translation If a man doesn't have anyone to buy it back for him, but if he prospers and earns enough to buy it back himself, Good News Translation If you have no relative to buy it back, you may later become prosperous and have enough to buy it back yourself. International Standard Version If a person doesn't have a kinsman redeemer, but has become rich and found sufficient means for his redemption, Majority Standard Bible Or if a man has no one to redeem it for him, but he prospers and acquires enough to redeem his land, NET Bible If a man has no redeemer, but he prospers and gains enough for its redemption, New Heart English Bible If a man has no one to redeem it, and he becomes prosperous and finds sufficient means to redeem it; Webster's Bible Translation And if the man shall have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it; World English Bible If a man has no one to redeem it, and he becomes prosperous and finds sufficient means to redeem it, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand when a man has no redeemer, and his own hand has attained [means], and he has found [it] as sufficient [for] its redemption, Young's Literal Translation and when a man hath no redeemer, and his own hand hath attained, and he hath found as sufficient for its redemption, Smith's Literal Translation And when to a man there shall be none to him to redeem, and his hand attained and found a sufficiency to redeem it; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if he have no kinsman, and he himself can find the price to redeem it: Catholic Public Domain Version But if he has no near relative, and he himself is able to find the price to redeem it, New American Bible If, however, the person has no relative to redeem it, but later on acquires sufficient means to redeem it, New Revised Standard Version If the person has no one to redeem it, but then prospers and finds sufficient means to do so, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if the man has no one to redeem it, and himself has sufficient means and is able to redeem it, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And if there is not one who redeems, and it will come into his hand and he will find enough for his redemption; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And if a man have no one to redeem it, and he be waxen rich and find sufficient means to redeem it; Brenton Septuagint Translation And if one have no near kinsman, and he prosper with his hand, and he find sufficient money, even his ransom; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Law of Redemption…25If your brother becomes impoverished and sells some of his property, his nearest of kin may come and redeem what his brother has sold. 26Or if a man has no one to redeem it for him, but he prospers and acquires enough to redeem his land, 27he shall calculate the years since its sale, repay the balance to the man to whom he sold it, and return to his property.… Cross References Ruth 4:4-6 I thought I should inform you that you may buy it back in the presence of those seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you want to redeem it, do so. But if you will not redeem it, tell me so I may know, because there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.” “I will redeem it,” he replied. / Then Boaz said, “On the day you buy the land from Naomi and also from Ruth the Moabitess, you must also acquire the widow of the deceased in order to raise up the name of the deceased on his inheritance.” / The kinsman-redeemer replied, “I cannot redeem it myself, or I would jeopardize my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption, because I cannot redeem it.” Jeremiah 32:7-8 Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. Numbers 27:8-11 Furthermore, you shall say to the Israelites, ‘If a man dies and leaves no son, you are to transfer his inheritance to his daughter. / If he has no daughter, give his inheritance to his brothers. / If he has no brothers, give his inheritance to his father’s brothers. ... Deuteronomy 25:5-10 When brothers dwell together and one of them dies without a son, the widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother is to take her as his wife and fulfill the duty of a brother-in-law for her. / The first son she bears will carry on the name of the dead brother, so that his name will not be blotted out from Israel. / But if the man does not want to marry his brother’s widow, she is to go to the elders at the city gate and say, “My husband’s brother refuses to preserve his brother’s name in Israel. He is not willing to perform the duty of a brother-in-law for me.” ... Galatians 4:5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons. Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace Colossians 1:14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Hebrews 9:12 He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:15 Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant. 1 Peter 1:18-19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Romans 3:24 and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:23 Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. 1 Corinthians 6:20 you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. 1 Corinthians 7:23 You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men. Isaiah 52:3 For this is what the LORD says: “You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redeemed.” Treasury of Scripture And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it; Leviticus 5:7 And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering. Jump to Previous Able Acquired Acquires Attained Case Enough Find Finds Found Gets Hand However Kinsman Later Means Money Prosperous Prospers Redeem Redeemer Redemption Rich Right Sufficeth Sufficient Waxed Waxen WealthJump to Next Able Acquired Acquires Attained Case Enough Find Finds Found Gets Hand However Kinsman Later Means Money Prosperous Prospers Redeem Redeemer Redemption Rich Right Sufficeth Sufficient Waxed Waxen WealthLeviticus 25 1. the Sabbath of the seventh year8. The jubilee in the fiftieth year 14. Of oppression 18. A blessing of obedience 23. The redemption of land 29. Of houses 35. Compassion to the poor 39. The usage of bondmen 47. The redemption of servants Or if a man has no one to redeem it for him In ancient Israel, the concept of redemption was deeply rooted in the family structure and tribal affiliations. The nearest kinsman, or "kinsman-redeemer," had the responsibility to buy back property that a relative had sold due to poverty. This ensured that land remained within the family and tribe, preserving the inheritance given by God. The role of the kinsman-redeemer is exemplified in the Book of Ruth, where Boaz redeems the land of Naomi. This system reflects God's concern for social justice and family integrity. The absence of a redeemer highlights the vulnerability of individuals without family support, emphasizing the importance of community and kinship in Israelite society. but he prospers and acquires enough to redeem his land Persons / Places / Events 1. The Israelite LandownerThis refers to an individual who has sold part of his property due to financial hardship but later gains the means to buy it back. 2. The Redeemer A close relative who has the right and responsibility to redeem (buy back) the land on behalf of the original owner, if the owner cannot do so himself. 3. The Promised Land The land given by God to the Israelites, which holds significant spiritual and covenantal importance. 4. The Year of Jubilee A time every 50 years when all sold land was to be returned to the original family owners, reflecting God's provision and the restoration of His people. 5. Mosaic Law The body of law given to Moses, which includes provisions for land redemption and the Year of Jubilee, emphasizing justice and mercy. Teaching Points God's Provision and RestorationThe law of redemption reflects God's desire for His people to experience restoration and provision. It reminds us that God is our ultimate provider and restorer. The Role of Community The provision for a redeemer highlights the importance of community and family support. We are called to support and uplift one another in times of need. Spiritual Redemption Just as land could be redeemed, our lives are redeemed through Christ. This passage foreshadows the ultimate redemption found in Jesus. Stewardship and Responsibility The opportunity to redeem land emphasizes the importance of stewardship and responsibility. We are called to manage our resources wisely and with integrity. Hope in God's Promises The Year of Jubilee and the laws of redemption point to the hope we have in God's promises. Even in difficult times, we can trust in His plan for restoration.(26) And if the man have none to redeem it.--In case, however, he has either no nearest of kin, or if his nearest of kin is himself too poor to perform this duty, which is incumbent upon him, "and himself be able to redeem it," that is, after he was compelled, by stress of poverty, to sell the property he has become prosperous, so as to be able to redeem it himself; though not distinctly expressed, it is implied that under these altered circumstances he is obliged to redeem his patrimony himself. According to the canonical law, however, he must not borrow money to redeem it. Hebrew Or ifכִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction a man וְאִ֕ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person has יִֽהְיֶה־ (yih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be no one לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to redeem it גֹּאֵ֑ל (gō·’êl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman for him, לּ֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew but he prospers וְהִשִּׂ֣יגָה (wə·hiś·śî·ḡāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5381: To reach, overtake and acquires וּמָצָ֖א (ū·mā·ṣā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present enough כְּדֵ֥י (kə·ḏê) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1767: Sufficiency, enough to redeem his land, גְאֻלָּתֽוֹ׃ (ḡə·’ul·lā·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1353: Redemption, relationship Links Leviticus 25:26 NIVLeviticus 25:26 NLT Leviticus 25:26 ESV Leviticus 25:26 NASB Leviticus 25:26 KJV Leviticus 25:26 BibleApps.com Leviticus 25:26 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 25:26 Chinese Bible Leviticus 25:26 French Bible Leviticus 25:26 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 25:26 If a man has no one (Le Lv Lev.) |
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