Leviticus 25:50

And he shall reckon with him that bought him, from the yeere that he was sold to him, vnto the yeere of Iubile, and the price of his sale shalbe according vnto the number of yeeres, according to the time of an hired seruant shall it be with him. Leviticus 25:50 (KJV)

“And he shall be redeemed from his bondage: one shall redeem the other.”

Leviticus 25 presents the laws of the Sabbath year and the Year of Jubilee, provisions given by God to the Israelites to promote social justice, prevent the concentration of wealth, and provide avenues for economic restoration.

In verse 50 the focus is on the redemption of Hebrew slaves. Whether an Israelite sold himself to a non‑Israelite stranger or to a fellow Israelite because of poverty or debt, the passage outlines a specific redemption process.

The verse commands that the buyer must reckon the price of redemption according to the number of years remaining until the Year of Jubilee, valuing the slave as one would a hired servant. While the KJV wording does not detail the calculation, other translations indicate that the price reflects the time left until Jubilee, comparable to the value of a laborer’s service.

The Year of Jubilee, occurring every fiftieth year, was a time when debts were cancelled, land returned to its original owners, and slaves set free—a national reset that emphasized restoration and release for the community.

This provision embodies principles of fairness and justice. By assigning a monetary value based on the slave’s remaining years of service, the law protected the dignity of the individual and guarded against exploitation, affirming that a person’s labor had intrinsic worth.

Beyond its practical application, the verse points to a broader spiritual lesson: God cares deeply about justice, fairness, and the well‑being of those who are oppressed. It demonstrates divine concern for individuals in difficult circumstances.

For Christians, the Old Testament practice of redeeming Hebrew slaves serves as a typological picture of the redemption offered through Jesus Christ, who paid the ultimate price to free humanity from the bondage of sin and death, restoring a right relationship with God.

Thus, Leviticus 25:50 highlights the enduring principles of fairness, justice, and redemption within the context of Hebrew slavery, reflecting God’s concern for each person and pointing forward to the ultimate redemption accomplished in Christ.