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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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Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 27:24
19th Century
Bishop
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…
John Gill
On Leviticus 27:24
17th Century
Pastor
In the year of jubilee, the field shall return unto him of
whom it was bought
Not to …
Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 27:14–25
17th Century
Minister
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…