Leviticus 25:25
“If your brother becomes poor and sells part of his property, then his nearest redeemer shall come and redeem what his brother has sold.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The verse highlights that a "kinsman" (or "redeemer") has the right and duty to step in when a family member is forced to sell their inheritance due to poverty. This isn't just about financial transactions; it reveals a deep-seated familial responsibility and a prophetic glimpse of Christ's own role in redeeming us when we are spiritually impoverished.
This verse is part of a larger section in Leviticus dealing with the land inheritance of Israel. The preceding verses explain that land in Israel was not to be sold permanently because God Himself owned it. This particular passage focuses on the provisions for when a fellow Israelite falls into poverty and is forced to sell a portion of their ancestral land. It establishes the right and responsibility of the nearest family member, known as the "redeemer," to buy back the land for their impoverished relative.
Ever feel like your possessions aren't truly yours? In ancient Israel, land ownership was different. It was a sacred trust, deeply tied to God's promises.
A Land Not For Sale
In Leviticus 25, God establishes a unique system for the land of Israel. It wasn't meant to be bought and sold like ordinary commodities.
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When a family member faced financial ruin and had to sell their land, there was a built-in safety net. This wasn't just about economics; it was about family and divine order.
A Nearer Relative Steps In
The passage introduces the concept of the 'kinsman redeemer' (Hebrew: goel). This was a specific role within the Israelite community:
This ancient law, designed to protect property and family, points to an even greater Redeemer. The 'kinsman redeemer' in Leviticus is a powerful symbol of God's ultimate plan.
Our Ultimate Kinsman
Biblical commentators have long seen the kinsman redeemer in Leviticus as a profound type or foreshadowing of Jesus Christ:
The system of land redemption in Leviticus wasn't just about preventing financial ruin; it was a divine setup pointing forward to the perfect redemption secured by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Understand the original words
ach · Hebrew Noun
A fellow Israelite, reflecting the relational bond of the covenant people. The term implies mutual responsibility, care, and the obligation to support one another in times of need.
goel · Hebrew Noun
The 'kinsman-redeemer,' a relative obligated to act on behalf of a family member to restore their property, marry a widow, or avenge blood. It serves as a type or foreshadowing of Christ’s role in redeeming His people.
This passage directly shows the kinsman-redeemer (the 'goel') fulfilling his legal and social duty to redeem property for his relative, mirroring the principle in Leviticus.
Jeremiah 32:7Jeremiah exercises his right as a kinsman-redeemer to purchase his cousin's field, demonstrating the practical application of this law and the importance of family land rights.
1 Kings 21:3Naboth's strong refusal to sell his ancestral land, even to the king, highlights the deep cultural and spiritual significance attached to inherited property, which this redemption law sought to protect.
Ephesians 1:7This New Testament verse speaks of believers having redemption through Christ's blood, reflecting the broader theological theme of redemption that the Levitical law foreshadowed.
gillLeviticus 25:25: "If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold."
If thy brother be waxen poor,.... Is brought very low, greatly reduced, and is in mean circumstances; hence Jarchi says, we learn, that no man may sell his field, unless his distress presses him and forces him to it; for, as Maimonides (c) observes, a man might not sell his estate to put money into his purse, or to…
clarkeLeviticus 25:25: "If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold."
Any of his kin come to redeem it - The land that was sold might be redeemed, in the interim between jubilee and jubilee, by the former owner or by one of his kinsmen or relatives. This kinsman is called in the text גאל goel or redeemer; and was not this a lively emblem of the redemption of man by Christ Jesus? Tha…
The verse highlights that a "kinsman" (or "redeemer") has the right and duty to step in when a family member is forced to sell their inheritance due to poverty. This isn't just about financial transactions; it reveals a deep-seated familial responsibility and a prophetic glimpse of Christ's own role in redeeming us when we are spiritually impoverished.
This verse is part of a larger section in Leviticus dealing with the land inheritance of Israel. The preceding verses explain that land in Israel was not to be sold permanently because God Himself owned it. This particular passage focuses on the provisions for when a fellow Israelite falls into poverty and is forced to sell a portion of their ancestral land. It establishes the right and responsibility of the nearest family member, known as the "redeemer," to buy back the land for their impoverished relative.
This verse is part of a larger section in Leviticus dealing with the land inheritance of Israel. The preceding verses explain that land in Israel was not to be sold permanently because God Himself owned it. This particular passage focuses on the provisions for when a fellow Israelite falls into poverty and is forced to sell a portion of their ancestral land. It establishes the right and responsibility of the nearest family member, known as the "redeemer," to buy back the land for their impoverished relative.
"“If your brother becomes poor and sells part of his property, then his nearest redeemer shall come and redeem what his brother has sold." — The verse highlights that a "kinsman" (or "redeemer") has the right and duty to step in when a family member is forced to sell their inheritance due to poverty. This isn't just about financial tr…
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