Leviticus 25:30

Vietnamese Contemporary 2015 (Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại)

Nếu người bán không chuộc nhà trong thời hạn một năm nói trên, thì nhà sẽ vĩnh viễn thuộc quyền sở hữu của người mua. Đến Năm Hân Hỉ, nhà này sẽ không hoàn nguyên chủ.

Điều này có nghĩa gì?

This verse from Leviticus says that if a house in a walled city is not redeemed within a year, it stays with the buyer and their family forever, even during the Jubilee year. There is no specific speaker mentioned, but it reflects God's instructions to the Israelites about property laws.

Giải thích cho trẻ em

Imagine you have a lemonade stand, and you sell it to your friend. If you don't buy it back within a year, it stays with your friend and their family forever, even if there's a big reset year when everyone gets to start over. That's what this verse is talking about, but for houses in cities.

Bối cảnh lịch sử

The book of Leviticus was written by Moses around 1400 BC. It was given to the Israelites as part of their covenant with God, detailing laws and regulations for their society, including property rights and the concept of the Jubilee year.

Áp dụng cho hôm nay

In modern terms, this verse can be seen as a reminder of the importance of timely decisions. For example, if someone sells their home and later regrets it, they must act quickly to reclaim it before it becomes permanent.

Chủ đề

• property laws
• redemption
• Jubilee
• family inheritance
• Israelite society
• covenant

Các câu liên quan

• Leviticus 25:23
• Leviticus 25:13
• Numbers 36:4
• Ezekiel 46:17
• Luke 4:19

Câu hỏi thường gặp

Why is there a specific timeframe for redemption?

The timeframe provides a clear deadline for redemption, ensuring that property transactions are final and stable within a community, fostering economic and social stability.

Does this apply to all types of property?

This specific rule applies to houses in walled cities, but other types of property have different redemption rules outlined in Leviticus.

How does this verse relate to the concept of the Jubilee year?

While properties in walled cities do not revert to the original owner during the Jubilee, other properties do, showing a nuanced approach to property rights.

What does this teach about the importance of timely action?

This verse underscores the importance of taking action within a set timeframe, as delays can result in permanent loss of property rights.