Ezekiel 46:17 — But if the ruler gives some of his land to one of his servants, the land will b… — CEV | maBible

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17 But if the ruler gives some of his land to one of his servants, the land will belong to the servant until the Year of Celebration, when it will be returned to the ruler. Only the ruler's children can keep what is given to them.

Notes and references

46.17 Lv 25.10.
the Year of Celebration … to the ruler: This was a sacred year for Israel, traditionally called the “Year of Jubilee.” During this year, all property had to go back to its original owner (see Leviticus 25.8-34).

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