Leviticus 25:41
New International Version
Then they and their children are to be released, and they will go back to their own clans and to the property of their ancestors.

New Living Translation
At that time he and his children will no longer be obligated to you, and they will return to their clans and go back to the land originally allotted to their ancestors.

English Standard Version
Then he shall go out from you, he and his children with him, and go back to his own clan and return to the possession of his fathers.

Berean Standard Bible
Then he and his children are to be released, and he may return to his clan and to the property of his fathers.

King James Bible
And then shall he depart from thee, both he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return.

New King James Version
And then he shall depart from you—he and his children with him—and shall return to his own family. He shall return to the possession of his fathers.

New American Standard Bible
He shall then leave you, he and his sons with him, and shall go back to his family, so that he may return to the property of his forefathers.

NASB 1995
‘He shall then go out from you, he and his sons with him, and shall go back to his family, that he may return to the property of his forefathers.

NASB 1977
‘He shall then go out from you, he and his sons with him, and shall go back to his family, that he may return to the property of his forefathers.

Legacy Standard Bible
He shall then go out from you, he and his sons with him, and shall return to his family, that he may return to the possession of the land of his fathers.

Amplified Bible
and then he shall leave you, he and his children with him, and shall go back to his own family and return to the property of his fathers.

Christian Standard Bible
Then he and his children are to be released from you, and he may return to his clan and his ancestral property.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then he and his children are to be released from you, and he may return to his clan and his ancestral property.

American Standard Version
then shall he go out from thee, he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return.

Contemporary English Version
so they and their children may return home to their families and property.

English Revised Version
then shall he go out from thee, he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then you will release him and his children to go back to their family and the property of their ancestors.

Good News Translation
At that time they and their children shall leave you and return to their family and to the property of their ancestors.

International Standard Version
Then he and his children with him may leave to return to his family and his ancestor's inheritance.

Majority Standard Bible
Then he and his children are to be released, and he may return to his clan and to the property of his fathers.

NET Bible
but then he may go free, he and his children with him, and may return to his family and to the property of his ancestors.

New Heart English Bible
then he shall go out from you, he and his children with him, and shall return to his own family, and to the possession of his fathers.

Webster's Bible Translation
And then shall he depart from thee, both he and his children with him, and shall return to his own family, and to the possession of his fathers shall he return.

World English Bible
Then he shall go out from you, he and his children with him, and shall return to his own family, and to the possession of his fathers.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
then he has gone out from you, he and his sons with him, and has turned back to his family; and he turns back to the possession of his fathers.

Young's Literal Translation
then he hath gone out from thee, he and his sons with him, and hath turned back unto his family; even unto the possession of his fathers he doth turn back.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he shall go forth from thee, he and his sons with him, and turn back to his family, to the possession of his fathers shall he turn back.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And afterwards he shall go out with his children, and shall return to his kindred and to the possession of his fathers,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after that, he shall depart with his children, and he shall return to his kindred, to the possession of his fathers.

New American Bible
when, together with any children, they shall be released from your service and return to their family and to their ancestral property.

New Revised Standard Version
Then they and their children with them shall be free from your authority; they shall go back to their own family and return to their ancestral property.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And then he shall depart from you, both he and his children with him, and shall return to his own family, and to the possession of his fathers shall he return.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he will go forth from your presence, he and his children with him, and he shall return to his family, and he shall return to the inheritance of his father.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then shall he go out from thee, he and his children with him, and shall return unto his own family, and unto the possession of his fathers shall he return.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and he shall go out in the release, and his children with him; and he shall go to his family, he shall hasten back to his patrimony.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Redemption of Bondmen
40Let him stay with you as a hired worker or temporary resident; he is to work for you until the Year of Jubilee. 41Then he and his children are to be released, and he may return to his clan and to the property of his fathers. 42Because the Israelites are My servants, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt, they are not to be sold as slaves.…

Cross References
Exodus 21:2-6
If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free without paying anything. / If he arrived alone, he is to leave alone; if he arrived with a wife, she is to leave with him. / If his master gives him a wife and she bears him sons or daughters, the woman and her children shall belong to her master, and only the man shall go free. ...

Deuteronomy 15:12-15
If a fellow Hebrew, a man or a woman, is sold to you and serves you six years, then in the seventh year you must set him free. / And when you release him, do not send him away empty-handed. / You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you. ...

Jeremiah 34:14
Every seventh year, each of you must free his Hebrew brother who has sold himself to you. He may serve you six years, but then you must let him go free. But your fathers did not listen or incline their ear.

Nehemiah 5:8
and said, “We have done our best to buy back our Jewish brothers who were sold to foreigners, but now you are selling your own brothers, that they may be sold back to us!” But they remained silent, for they could find nothing to say.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.

Luke 4:18-19
“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, / to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Romans 8:21
that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.

1 Corinthians 7:21-23
Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity. / For he who was a slave when he was called by the Lord is the Lord’s freedman. Conversely, he who was a free man when he was called is Christ’s slave. / You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.

John 8:32-36
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” / “We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?” / Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. ...

Isaiah 58:6
Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke?

Ezekiel 46:17
But if he gives a gift from his inheritance to one of his servants, it will belong to that servant until the year of freedom; then it will revert to the prince. His inheritance belongs only to his sons; it shall be theirs.

2 Kings 4:1-7
Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ...

Matthew 18:27
His master had compassion on him, forgave his debt, and released him.

Colossians 3:11
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.


Treasury of Scripture

And then shall he depart from you, both he and his children with him, and shall return to his own family, and to the possession of his fathers shall he return.

then shall

Exodus 21:3
If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself: if he were married, then his wife shall go out with him.

John 8:32
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Romans 6:14
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

shall return

Leviticus 25:10,28
And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubile unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family…

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Leviticus 25
1. the Sabbath of the seventh year
8. 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














Then he and his children are to be released
This phrase refers to the Year of Jubilee, a time of liberation and restoration described in Leviticus 25. Every 50th year, Hebrew slaves were to be freed, and debts forgiven. This practice underscores the value of freedom and the importance of family unity in Israelite society. It reflects God's desire for His people to experience physical and spiritual freedom, paralleling the ultimate liberation found in Christ (Luke 4:18-19).

and he may return to his clan
The return to one's clan emphasizes the restoration of familial and tribal relationships, which were central to Israelite identity and social structure. The clan system provided support and protection, and returning to it ensured the individual's reintegration into the community. This reflects the biblical theme of reconciliation and restoration, seen in the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32).

and to the property of his fathers
This phrase highlights the importance of land inheritance in Israel. The land was a divine gift, and maintaining its distribution among the tribes was crucial for preserving the covenantal promise given to Abraham (Genesis 17:8). The return to ancestral property symbolizes the restoration of God's original intent for His people, foreshadowing the eternal inheritance believers receive through Christ (1 Peter 1:4).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israelites
The primary audience of Leviticus, God's chosen people, who are given laws to live by in the Promised Land.

2. Jubilee Year
A significant event occurring every 50 years, where slaves are freed, debts are forgiven, and land is returned to original owners.

3. Slaves/Servants
Israelites who, due to poverty, sold themselves into servitude but were to be released in the Jubilee.

4. Clans and Families
The social structure of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family and ancestral heritage.

5. Promised Land
The land given by God to the Israelites, which is central to their identity and God's covenant with them.
Teaching Points
The Principle of Release
God's law provides for the release of servants, reflecting His desire for freedom and restoration. This principle encourages us to seek liberation from spiritual and emotional bondage in our lives.

Restoration of Family and Heritage
The return to one's clan and property underscores the importance of family and heritage. We are reminded to value and maintain our spiritual heritage and relationships.

God's Provision and Sovereignty
The Jubilee year demonstrates God's provision and sovereignty over time and resources. Trusting in God's timing and provision can bring peace and assurance in our lives.

Compassion and Justice
The command to release servants is rooted in compassion and justice. As followers of Christ, we are called to act justly and show compassion to those in need.

Spiritual Jubilee in Christ
The physical release and restoration in the Jubilee foreshadow the spiritual freedom and restoration found in Christ. Embrace the freedom and new life offered through Jesus.(41) And then shall he depart from thee.--At the same time that he regains his liberty, and takes with him his family, the patrimony which he sold also reverts to him.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then he
ה֖וּא (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

and his children
וּבָנָ֣יו (ū·ḇā·nāw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

are to be released,
וְיָצָא֙ (wə·yā·ṣā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

and he may return
וְשָׁב֙ (wə·šāḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

his clan
מִשְׁפַּחְתּ֔וֹ (miš·paḥ·tōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

and to
וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the property
אֲחֻזַּ֥ת (’ă·ḥuz·zaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 272: Something seized, a possession

of his fathers.
אֲבֹתָ֖יו (’ă·ḇō·ṯāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father


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