Leviticus 25:54
New International Version
“’Even if someone is not redeemed in any of these ways, they and their children are to be released in the Year of Jubilee,

New Living Translation
If any Israelites have not been bought back by the time the Year of Jubilee arrives, they and their children must be set free at that time.

English Standard Version
And if he is not redeemed by these means, then he and his children with him shall be released in the year of jubilee.

Berean Standard Bible
Even if he is not redeemed in any of these ways, he and his children shall be released in the Year of Jubilee.

King James Bible
And if he be not redeemed in these years, then he shall go out in the year of jubile, both he, and his children with him.

New King James Version
And if he is not redeemed in these years, then he shall be released in the Year of Jubilee—he and his children with him.

New American Standard Bible
Even if he is not redeemed by these means, he shall still leave in the year of jubilee, he and his sons with him.

NASB 1995
Even if he is not redeemed by these means, he shall still go out in the year of jubilee, he and his sons with him.

NASB 1977
‘Even if he is not redeemed by these means, he shall still go out in the year of jubilee, he and his sons with him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Even if he is not redeemed by these means, he shall still go out in the year of jubilee, he and his sons with him.

Amplified Bible
Even if he is not redeemed during these years and under these provisions, then he shall go free in the Year of Jubilee, he and his children with him.

Christian Standard Bible
If he is not redeemed in any of these ways, he and his children are to be released at the Year of Jubilee.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
If he is not redeemed in any of these ways, he and his children are to be released at the Year of Jubilee.

American Standard Version
And if he be not redeemed by these means, then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, he, and his children with him.

Contemporary English Version
If you cannot gain your freedom in any of these ways, both you and your children will still be set free in the Year of Celebration.

English Revised Version
And if he be not redeemed by these means, then he shall go out in the year of jubile, he, and his children with him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
If he cannot buy his freedom in these ways, he and his children will be released in the year of jubilee.

Good News Translation
If they are not set free in any of these ways, they and their children must be set free in the next Year of Restoration.

International Standard Version
If he isn't redeemed by these, then he is to be set free in the year of jubilee—he and his children with him—

Majority Standard Bible
Even if he is not redeemed in any of these ways, he and his children shall be released in the Year of Jubilee.

NET Bible
If, however, he is not redeemed in these ways, he must go free in the jubilee year, he and his children with him,

New Heart English Bible
If he isn't redeemed by these means, then he shall be released in the Year of Jubilee, he, and his children with him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And if he shall not be redeemed in these years, then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, both he, and his children with him.

World English Bible
If he isn’t redeemed by these means, then he shall be released in the Year of Jubilee: he and his children with him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And if he is not redeemed in these [years], then he has gone out in the Year of Jubilee, he and his sons with him.

Young's Literal Translation
And if he is not redeemed in these years, then he hath gone out in the year of jubilee, he and his sons with him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And if he shall not be redeemed in these, and he shall go forth in the year of the jubilee, he and his sons with him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And if by these means he cannot be redeemed, in the year of the jubilee he shall go out with his children.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But if, by these means, he will not be able to be redeemed, then in the year of the Jubilee he shall depart with his children.

New American Bible
And if they are not redeemed by these means, they shall nevertheless be released, together with any children, in the jubilee year.

New Revised Standard Version
And if they have not been redeemed in any of these ways, they and their children with them shall go free in the jubilee year.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if he is not redeemed in any of these ways, then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, both he and his children with him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And if he will not be redeemed in these things, he will go forth in the year of restoration, he and his children with him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And if he be not redeemed by any of these means, then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, he, and his children with him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And if he do not pay his ransom accordingly, he shall go out in the year of his release, he and his children with him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Redemption of Servants
53He shall be treated like a man hired from year to year, but a foreign owner must not rule over him harshly in your sight. 54Even if he is not redeemed in any of these ways, he and his children shall be released in the Year of Jubilee. 55For the Israelites are My servants. They are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God.…

Cross References
Exodus 21:2-6
If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free without paying anything. / If he arrived alone, he is to leave alone; if he arrived with a wife, she is to leave with him. / If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the woman and her children shall belong to her master, and only the man shall go free. ...

Deuteronomy 15:12-15
If a fellow Hebrew, a man or a woman, is sold to you and serves you six years, then in the seventh year you must set him free. / And when you release him, do not send him away empty-handed. / You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you. ...

Jeremiah 34:14
Every seventh year, each of you must free his Hebrew brother who has sold himself to you. He may serve you six years, but then you must let him go free. But your fathers did not listen or incline their ear.

Nehemiah 5:8
and said, “We have done our best to buy back our Jewish brothers who were sold to foreigners, but now you are selling your own brothers, that they may be sold back to us!” But they remained silent, for they could find nothing to say.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.

Romans 6:18
You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.

1 Corinthians 7:21-23
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity. / For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. / You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.

John 8:32-36
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” / “We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?” / Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. ...

Luke 4:18
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,

Matthew 18:27
His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him.

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.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And if he be not redeemed in these years, then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, both he, and his children with him.

in these years, or, by these means

Leviticus 25:40,41
But as an hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee, and shall serve thee unto the year of jubile: …

Exodus 21:2,3
If thou buy an Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing…

Isaiah 49:9,25
That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in all high places…

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Leviticus 25
1. the Sabbath of the seventh year
8. 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














Even if he is not redeemed
The phrase "redeemed" comes from the Hebrew root "ga'al," which means to act as a kinsman-redeemer. This concept is deeply rooted in the cultural and familial obligations of ancient Israel, where family members had the responsibility to restore the fortunes of their kin. Theologically, this points to the ultimate redemption found in Christ, who acts as our kinsman-redeemer, restoring us to God.

in any of these ways
This refers to the various methods outlined earlier in Leviticus 25 for redeeming a person who has sold themselves into servitude due to poverty. The law provided multiple avenues for redemption, emphasizing God's desire for restoration and freedom. It reflects the multifaceted grace of God, who provides numerous ways for His people to return to Him.

he and his children
The inclusion of "his children" highlights the communal and generational aspect of God's laws. In ancient Israel, the family unit was central, and the release of a servant was not just an individual act but a restoration of the family. This underscores the biblical principle that God's salvation and blessings are intended for entire households, not just individuals.

are to be released
The word "released" is significant, as it denotes freedom and liberation. In Hebrew, "shamat" implies a letting go or a release from obligation. This is a powerful image of God's deliverance, foreshadowing the spiritual freedom believers receive through Christ. It is a reminder that God's ultimate plan is liberation from all forms of bondage.

in the Year of Jubilee
The "Year of Jubilee" was a time of great celebration and restoration, occurring every 50th year. It was a year when debts were forgiven, land was returned, and slaves were freed. This concept is unique to Israel and serves as a profound symbol of God's grace and mercy. The Jubilee year points to the eschatological hope of ultimate restoration and peace in God's kingdom, where all creation will be set free from the bondage of sin and death.

(54) If he be not redeemed in these years.--Better, If he be not redeemed by these, that is, by the relations or the means indicated in Leviticus 25:48-49, he is to go out free in the year of jubile. (See Leviticus 25:41.) The heathen is to submit to the laws of jubile as much as the Hebrew.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Even if
וְאִם־ (wə·’im-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

he is not
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

redeemed
יִגָּאֵ֖ל (yig·gā·’êl)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman

in any of these ways,
בְּאֵ֑לֶּה (bə·’êl·leh)
Preposition-b | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

he
ה֖וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

and his children
וּבָנָ֥יו (ū·ḇā·nāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

shall be released
וְיָצָא֙ (wə·yā·ṣā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

in the Year
בִּשְׁנַ֣ת (biš·naṯ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8141: A year

of Jubilee.
הַיֹּבֵ֔ל (hay·yō·ḇêl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3104: A ram, ram's horn (a wind instrument)


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