Leviticus 25 - Introduction

A.M. 2514. B.C. 1490.

God in this chapter appoints,

(1,) That every seventh year should be a year of rest, Leviticus 25:1.

(2,) That every fiftieth year should be a year of jubilee, Leviticus 25:8. A peculiar blessing annexed, Leviticus 25:18. The land sold may be redeemed: if not, it shall revert at the year of jubilee, only with some exceptions, Leviticus 25:23. Usury forbidden, Leviticus 25:35. Jewish servants to be released at the jubilee, Leviticus 25:39, but heathens might be retained, Leviticus 25:40. Of an Israelite that sold himself to a stranger, Leviticus 25:47.