Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But houses in villages without walls around them are to be considered as belonging to the open country. They can be redeemed, and they are to be returned in the Jubilee. New Living Translation But a house in a village—a settlement without fortified walls—will be treated like property in the countryside. Such a house may be bought back at any time, and it must be returned to the original owner in the Year of Jubilee. English Standard Version But the houses of the villages that have no wall around them shall be classified with the fields of the land. They may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the jubilee. Berean Standard Bible But houses in villages with no walls around them are to be considered as open fields. They may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the Jubilee. King James Bible But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubile. New King James Version However the houses of villages which have no wall around them shall be counted as the fields of the country. They may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the Jubilee. New American Standard Bible The houses of the villages, however, which have no surrounding wall, shall be regarded as open fields; they have redemption rights and revert in the jubilee. NASB 1995 ‘The houses of the villages, however, which have no surrounding wall shall be considered as open fields; they have redemption rights and revert in the jubilee. NASB 1977 ‘The houses of the villages, however, which have no surrounding wall shall be considered as open fields; they have redemption rights and revert in the jubilee. Legacy Standard Bible The houses of the villages, however, which have no surrounding wall, shall be considered as open fields; they have redemption rights and revert in the jubilee. Amplified Bible The houses of the villages that have no surrounding walls, however, shall be considered as open fields. They may be redeemed, and revert in the Year of Jubilee. Christian Standard Bible But houses in settlements that have no walls around them are to be classified as open fields. The right to redeem such houses stays in effect, and they are to be released at the Jubilee. Holman Christian Standard Bible But houses in villages that have no walls around them are to be classified as open fields. The right to redeem such houses stays in effect, and they are to be released at the Jubilee.” American Standard Version But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be reckoned with the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubilee. Contemporary English Version But a house out in a village may be bought back at any time just like a field. And it must be returned to its original owner in the Year of Celebration. English Revised Version But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be reckoned with the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubile. GOD'S WORD® Translation However, houses in villages without walls are regarded as belonging to the fields of the land. They can be bought back. They will be released in the jubilee. Good News Translation But houses in unwalled villages are to be treated like fields; the original owner has the right to buy them back, and they are to be returned in the Year of Restoration. International Standard Version However, the houses in the villages that don't have walls around them are to be categorized along with the fields of the land—they may be redeemed and returned in the jubilee. Majority Standard Bible But houses in villages with no walls around them are to be considered as open fields. They may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the Jubilee. NET Bible The houses of villages, however, which have no wall surrounding them must be considered as the field of the land; they will have the right of redemption and must revert in the jubilee. New Heart English Bible But the houses of the villages which have no wall around them shall be reckoned with the fields of the country; they may be redeemed; and they shall be released in the Jubilee. Webster's Bible Translation But the houses of the villages which have no walls around them, shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubilee. World English Bible But the houses of the villages which have no wall around them shall be accounted for with the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the Jubilee. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd a house of the villages which have no surrounding wall is reckoned on the field of the country; there is redemption for it, and it goes out in the Jubilee. Young's Literal Translation and a house of the villages which have no wall round about, on the field of the country is reckoned; redemption is to it, and in the jubilee it goeth out. Smith's Literal Translation And the houses of the villages which to them not being walled round about, shall be reckoned for a field of the land: redemption shall be to it, and it shall go forth in the jubilee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if the house be in a village, that hath no walls, it shall be sold according to the same law as the fields: if it be not redeemed before, in the jubilee it shall return to the owner. Catholic Public Domain Version But if the house is in a village, which has no walls, it shall be sold by the law of the fields. If it has not been redeemed beforehand, then in the Jubilee it shall return to the owner. New American Bible However, houses in villages that are not encircled by walls shall be reckoned as part of the surrounding farm land; they may be redeemed, and in the jubilee they must be released. New Revised Standard Version But houses in villages that have no walls around them shall be classed as open country; they may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the jubilee. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the houses of the villages which have no walls round about them shall be counted as the fields of the country; they may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the jubilee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But the houses of the country without a wall surrounding them as a field of the land, they shall be considered redemption; it shall be theirs, and in the restoration they will come forth. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be reckoned with the fields of the country; they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubilee. Brenton Septuagint Translation But the houses in the villages which have not a wall round about them, shall be reckoned as the fields of the country: they shall always be redeemable, and they shall go out in the release. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Law of Redemption…30If it is not redeemed by the end of a full year, then the house in the walled city is permanently transferred to its buyer and his descendants. It is not to be released in the Jubilee. 31But houses in villages with no walls around them are to be considered as open fields. They may be redeemed, and they shall be released in the Jubilee. 32As for the cities of the Levites, the Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the cities they possess.… Cross References Numbers 35:2-8 “Command the Israelites to give, from the inheritance they will possess, cities for the Levites to live in and pasturelands around the cities. / The cities will be for them to live in, and the pasturelands will be for their herds, their flocks, and all their other livestock. / The pasturelands around the cities you are to give the Levites will extend a thousand cubits from the wall on every side. ... Joshua 21:2-3 at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance: 1 Chronicles 6:54-81 Now these were the territories assigned to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clan for their settlements, because the first lot fell to them: / They were given Hebron in the land of Judah and its surrounding pasturelands. / But the fields and villages around the city were given to Caleb son of Jephunneh. ... Ezekiel 48:14 They must not sell or exchange any of it, and they must not transfer this best part of the land, for it is holy to the LORD. Nehemiah 11:3 These are the heads of the provinces who settled in Jerusalem. (In the villages of Judah, however, each lived on his own property in their towns—the Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon’s servants— 1 Kings 20:34 Ben-hadad said to him, “I will restore the cities my father took from your father; you may set up your own marketplaces in Damascus, as my father did in Samaria.” “By this treaty I release you,” Ahab replied. So he made a treaty with him and sent him away. Jeremiah 32:7-15 Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ / Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD. / So I bought the field in Anathoth from my cousin Hanamel, and I weighed out seventeen shekels of silver. ... Ruth 4:3-4 And he said to the kinsman-redeemer, “Naomi, who has returned from the land of Moab, is selling the piece of land that belonged to our brother Elimelech. / I thought I should inform you that you may buy it back in the presence of those seated here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you want to redeem it, do so. But if you will not redeem it, tell me so I may know, because there is no one but you to redeem it, and I am next after you.” “I will redeem it,” he replied. Genesis 47:20-22 So Joseph acquired for Pharaoh all the land in Egypt; the Egyptians, one and all, sold their fields because the famine was so severe upon them. The land became Pharaoh’s, / and Joseph reduced the people to servitude from one end of Egypt to the other. / However, he did not acquire the priests’ portion of the land, for it had been given to them by Pharaoh. They ate the rations that Pharaoh supplied; so they did not sell their land. Deuteronomy 18:6-8 Now if a Levite moves from any town of residence throughout Israel and comes in all earnestness to the place the LORD will choose, / then he shall serve in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who stand there before the LORD. / They shall eat equal portions, even though he has received money from the sale of his father’s estate. Matthew 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. Acts 4:34-37 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ... Hebrews 11:9-10 By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. Luke 18:29-30 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God / will fail to receive many times more in this age—and in the age to come, eternal life.” Mark 10:29-30 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel / will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and in the age to come, eternal life. Treasury of Scripture But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubilee. Psalm 49:7,8 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him: … Jump to Previous Considered Counted Country Field Fields House However Jubilee Open Owners Property Reckoned Redeemed Redemption Released Revert Rights Round Small Surrounding Towns Unwalled Villages Wall WallsJump to Next Considered Counted Country Field Fields House However Jubilee Open Owners Property Reckoned Redeemed Redemption Released Revert Rights Round Small Surrounding Towns Unwalled Villages Wall WallsLeviticus 25 1. the Sabbath of the seventh year8. The jubilee in the fiftieth year 14. Of oppression 18. A blessing of obedience 23. The redemption of land 29. Of houses 35. Compassion to the poor 39. The usage of bondmen 47. The redemption of servants But houses in villages with no walls around them In ancient Israel, the distinction between walled cities and unwalled villages was significant. Walled cities provided protection and were often centers of trade and governance, while unwalled villages were more rural and agricultural. The lack of walls indicated vulnerability and a reliance on community and divine protection rather than military strength. This reflects the Israelites' dependence on God for security, as seen in Psalm 127:1, which emphasizes that unless the Lord watches over a city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. are to be considered as open fields They may be redeemed and they shall be released in the Jubilee Persons / Places / Events 1. Moses- The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God to instruct the Israelites. 2. Israelites - The recipients of the laws, who were to live according to God's commandments in the Promised Land. 3. Jubilee - A special year of release and restoration occurring every 50th year, where property and people were to be freed. 4. Villages without walls - Refers to rural areas or open country, as opposed to fortified cities, indicating a different set of rules for property redemption. 5. Redemption - The act of reclaiming property, which in this context, involves the ability to buy back houses in unfortified villages. Teaching Points Understanding RedemptionRedemption is a key biblical theme, symbolizing God's desire to restore and reclaim what is lost. In our lives, this can mean spiritual renewal and reclaiming our identity in Christ. The Significance of Jubilee The Jubilee year teaches us about God's heart for justice, mercy, and restoration. It challenges us to consider how we can practice these principles in our communities today. Community and Property The distinction between walled cities and open villages highlights the importance of community and shared resources. We are called to support and uplift those in less secure situations. God's Provision and Sovereignty The laws of redemption and Jubilee remind us of God's provision and sovereignty over all things, encouraging us to trust Him with our resources and future. Practical Generosity The principles in Leviticus 25 encourage us to practice generosity and fairness, ensuring that we are not holding onto what should be released or shared with others.(31) But the houses of the villages which have no wall.--Houses in villages, however, form an exception. They are part of the landed property, and hence, like the cultivated land on which they are erected, are subject to the law of jubile. Hebrew But housesוּבָתֵּ֣י (ū·ḇāt·tê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1004: A house in villages הַחֲצֵרִ֗ים (ha·ḥă·ṣê·rîm) Article | Noun - common plural Strong's 2691: A yard, a hamlet with אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that no אֵין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle walls חֹמָה֙ (ḥō·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2346: A wall of protection around them סָבִ֔יב (sā·ḇîḇ) Adverb Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around are considered יֵחָשֵׁ֑ב (yê·ḥā·šêḇ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2803: To think, account as open fields. שְׂדֵ֥ה (śə·ḏêh) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7704: Field, land They may be redeemed, גְּאֻלָּה֙ (gə·’ul·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1353: Redemption, relationship and they shall be תִּהְיֶה־ (tih·yeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be released יֵצֵֽא׃ (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim in the Jubilee. וּבַיֹּבֵ֖ל (ū·ḇay·yō·ḇêl) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3104: A ram, ram's horn (a wind instrument) Links Leviticus 25:31 NIVLeviticus 25:31 NLT Leviticus 25:31 ESV Leviticus 25:31 NASB Leviticus 25:31 KJV Leviticus 25:31 BibleApps.com Leviticus 25:31 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 25:31 Chinese Bible Leviticus 25:31 French Bible Leviticus 25:31 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 25:31 But the houses of the villages which (Le Lv Lev.) |
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