Leviticus 25:28

Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ))

ለማስመለስ ግን በቂ ገንዘብ ባያገኝ፥ ሽያጩ እስከ ኢዮቤልዩ ዓመት ድረስ በገዛው ሰው እጅ ይሆናል፤ በኢዮቤልዩ ዓመት ነፃ ይወጣል፥ እርሱም ወደ ርስቱ ይመለሳል።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is about land ownership and the Year of Jubilee. If a person can't buy back their land, it stays with the buyer until the Year of Jubilee, when it returns to the original owner. This shows God's concern for fairness and restoring people's possessions.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a toy that you had to give away because you didn't have money. But every 50 years, there's a special day when you can get your toy back. This verse is like that, but for land instead of toys.

Historical Background

Moses wrote Leviticus around 1440-1400 BCE for the Israelites. This passage is part of the laws given to the Israelites on Mount Sinai, emphasizing social justice and the importance of returning property during the Year of Jubilee.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this could be seen in the concept of fair housing laws or community land trusts, where land is returned to the community if a person can't afford to maintain it.

Topics

• justice
• land
• restoration
• fairness
• social laws
• community

Related Verses

• Exodus 21:7-11
• Leviticus 25:23-24
• Deuteronomy 15:12-15
• Jeremiah 34:8-17
• Luke 4:16-21

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Year of Jubilee?

The Year of Jubilee is a special year in the Jewish calendar, every 50 years, where debts are forgiven, slaves are freed, and land returns to its original owners.

Why is the Year of Jubilee important?

It emphasizes God's care for the poor and the need for periodic economic renewal, ensuring that no family is permanently disadvantaged.

How does this verse affect modern views on property rights?

It suggests a balanced view on property rights, emphasizing fairness and the possibility of restoration, which can inform discussions on housing and land rights.

What does this teach about social justice?

It teaches that fairness and equity are fundamental to society, and that systems should be in place to prevent perpetual economic disadvantage.