Leviticus 25:11
A jubilee Respecting the literal meaning of the word ιεαμ, yobel, or yovel, critics are not agreed. The most natural derivation of the word seems to be from δεαιμ, hovil, the Hiphil form of ιαμ, yaval, to recall, restore, or bring back, because this year restored all slaves to their liberty, and brought back all alienated estates to their primitive owners. Accordingly the LXX render it here αφεσις, a "remission"; and Josephus says it signifies ελευθεριαν, liberty. Lev 27:17 ye shall Lev 25:5-7
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