Leviticus 25:28
But if he be not able to restore it to him, then that which is sold shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it until the year of jubile: and in the jubile it shall go out, and he shall return unto his possession.
Leviticus 25:28
This verse describes the scenario where the seller cannot redeem the land in time. If not redeemed, the land remains with the purchaser until the Year of Jubilee, at which point it returns to the original owner. This reveals a built-in reset mechanism for property within the covenant community, ensuring that land does not become permanently alienated and that economic cycles reset at Jubilee.
The Jubilee reset embodies divine mercy, social justice, and restorative history. It prevents entrenched poverty, reinforces hope, and keeps communities accountable to God’s sovereignty over land and wealth. It foreshadows ultimate restoration and freedom in the biblical story.
- Create periodic resets in housing and land policy: schemes that restore ownership after a set period to prevent long-term dispossession.
- Promote equitable land reform: ensure laws protect tenants and prevent permanent dispossession due to debt.
Cross-References: Leviticus 25:10; Deuteronomy 15:1-2; Isaiah 61:1-2