Leviticus 25 - Introduction - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

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

God in this chapter appoints,

(1,) That every seventh year should be a year of rest, Leviticus 25:1-7.

(2,) That every fiftieth year should be a year of jubilee, Leviticus 25:8-17. A peculiar blessing annexed, Leviticus 25:18-22. The land sold may be redeemed: if not, it shall revert at the year of jubilee, only with some exceptions, Leviticus 25:23-34. Usury forbidden, Leviticus 25:35-38. Jewish servants to be released at the jubilee, Leviticus 25:39, but heathens might be retained, Leviticus 25:40-46. Of an Israelite that sold himself to a stranger, Leviticus 25:47-55.