Leviticus 25:30
And if it be not redeemed within the space of a full year, then the house that is in the walled city shall be established for ever to him that bought it throughout his generations: it shall not go out in the jubile.
Leviticus 25:30
If the dwelling in a walled city is not redeemed within a full year, the sale becomes permanent and the buyer retains possession “throughout his generations.” It signals a finality for urban property after a time frame, distinct from rural land where Jubilee could alter ownership later. This creates a dual economy: temporary urban sanctity versus rural restorative cycles.
This verse underscores the seriousness of urban property transactions and the necessity of timely redemption. It warns against perpetual dispossession in city life and keeps a channel for eventual restoration through the Jubilee framework, though not immediate.
- Encourage timely intervention in urban property sales: support legal and financial processes to redeem urban homes within a reasonable period.
- Protect urban residents from perpetual dispossession: advocate for legal safeguards and mediation services to aid redemption.
Cross-References: Nehemiah 5:1-5; Jeremiah 32:8-15; Luke 19:8