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then let him reckon the years of the sale of it, and restore the surplus to the man to whom he sold it; and he shall return to his possession.

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A Fair, Pro-Rated Price

Commentators explain that redeeming land was not an arbitrary process. The price was calculated fairly by prorating the original sale price based on the number of years remaining until the Jubilee. The buyer was essentially refunded for the years of use they were forfeiting, ensuring an equitable transaction for both parties.

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Leviticus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 25:27

19th Century

Bishop

Count the years of the sale thereof. —To regulate the price of the redemption money, the crops that the purchaser had enjoyed since acquir…

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 25:27

17th Century

Pastor

Then let him count the years of the sale thereof
How many years had passed since it was sold, how many it had been in the hand…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 25:23–34

17th Century

Minister

If the land were not redeemed before the year of jubilee, it then returned to him who sold or mortgaged it. This was a figure of the free grace of …