25 (A)If a fellow countryman of yours becomes so poor that he sells part of his property, then his closest [a]redeemer is to come and buy back what his relative has sold.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 25:25 I.e., male relative to act in his behalf

25 “‘If one of your fellow Israelites becomes poor and sells some of their property, their nearest relative(A) is to come and redeem(B) what they have sold.

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Of Poor Countrymen

35 (A)Now in case a countryman of yours becomes poor and his [a]means among you falter, then you are to sustain him, like a stranger or a resident, so that he may live with you.

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Footnotes

  1. Leviticus 25:35 Lit hand

35 “‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor(A) and are unable to support themselves among you, help them(B) as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you.

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39 ‘Now (A)if a countryman of yours becomes so poor with regard to you that he sells himself to you, you shall not subject him to a slave’s service.

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39 “‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to you, do not make them work as slaves.(A)

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