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In the year of jubilee the field shall return to him of whom it was bought, even to him to whom the possession of the land belongs.
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Jubilee Protects Family Land
Commentators explain that this verse upholds the sanctity of hereditary land ownership. Even a field that was bought and then vowed to the Lord would return to its original family owner in the Year of Jubilee. This demonstrates God's commitment to preserving family inheritance and social stability.
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Leviticus
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19th Century
Anglican
The field shall return unto him of whom it was bought. —In accordance with the law laid down in Leviticus 25:23-28, the f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the year of jubilee, the field shall return unto him of whom it was bought Not to …
Presbyterian
Our houses, lands, cattle, and all our substance must be used to the glory of God. It is acceptable to him that a portion be given to support his w…
