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According to the number of years after the jubilee you shall buy of your neighbor, [and] according to the number of years of the crops he shall sell to you.
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Leasing, Not Selling
Commentators explain that land in ancient Israel was never sold permanently. Instead, it was leased for a period ending at the next Jubilee. The price was fairly calculated based on the number of remaining harvests, excluding non-productive sabbatical years. This ensured the land always returned to the original family, reinforcing that God was the ultimate owner.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The number of years of the fruits - that is, according to the number of harvests. The average value of a yearly crop might of course be esti…
19th Century
Anglican
According to the number of years ... you shall buy. —The promised land, according to the Law, was to be divided by lot in equal parts amon…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
According to the number of years after the jubilee you shall buy of your neighbour That is, reckoning how many years had …
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