Leviticus 25:54

What does Leviticus 25:54 mean?

A plain-English look at Leviticus 25:54 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And if he be not redeemed by these means, then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, he, and his children with him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And if he be not redeemed in these years, then he shall go out in the year of jubile, both he, and his children with him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And if he be not redeemed by these means, then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, he, and his children with him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And if he is not made free in this way, he will go out in the year of Jubilee, he and his children with him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`And if he is not redeemed in these <FI>years<Fi> , then he hath gone out in the year of jubilee, he and his sons with him.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And if by these means he cannot be redeemed, in the year of the jubilee he shall go out with his children.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And if he be not redeemed in this manner, then he shall go out in the year of jubilee, he and his children with him.

Context

v.53As a servant hired year by year shall he be with him: he shall not rule with rigor over him in thy sight.

v.54This passage

v.55For unto me the children of Israel are servants; they are my servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: I am Jehovah your God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Leviticus 25:40

    As a hired servant, and as a sojourner, he shall be with thee; he shall serve with thee unto the year of jubilee:

  • Isaiah 49:9

    saying to them that are bound, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Show yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and on all bare heights shall be their pasture.

  • Isaiah 52:3

    For thus saith Jehovah, Ye were sold for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.

  • Exodus 21:2

    If thou buy a Hebrew servant, six years he shall serve: and in the seventh he shall go out free for nothing.

  • Isaiah 49:25

    But thus saith Jehovah, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.

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