Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Landjord må ikke selges for godt, for landet tilhører Meg. Dere er innflyttere og gjester hos Meg. Hvis en av dine brødre blir fattig, og han har solgt noe av jordeiendommen sin, kan hans nærmeste slektning komme å løse ut eiendommen, slik at han får jorden tilbake. Dersom ingen løser ham ut, men han etter hvert får så god råd at han selv kan løse den ut, skal han telle hvor mange år det er siden salget. Så skal han gi tilbake verdiene for eiendommen til mannen han solgte den til. Men hvis den tidligere eieren ikke har nok til å kjøpe den tilbake, skal den solgte eiendommen tilhøre kjøperen, helt til jubelåret. I jubelåret skal eiendommen gis tilbake til han som solgte den.
What Does This Mean?
This verse tells us that land cannot be sold forever because God owns it all. God is speaking to the Israelites, reminding them they are just temporary residents on His land. The key message is that we are only temporary stewards of God's creation.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with a toy that belongs to your friend. You can use it for a while, but you can't keep it forever because it's not really yours. God is saying the same thing about the land - He owns it all, and we're just staying there for a little while.
Historical Background
Leviticus 25:23 was written by Moses around 1440-1400 BCE to the Israelites. It was given to remind them of their status as God's people in the land He promised them, emphasizing their dependency and the temporary nature of land ownership.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us that the world and everything in it belongs to God. Whether it's a house, a car, or a job, we should remember that we are temporary stewards and use these things responsibly and for His glory.