51 If there be yet many years behind, according unto them he shall give again the price of his redemption out of the money that he was bought for.
51 If many years remain, they must pay for their redemption a larger share of the price paid for them.
51 If there are still many years left, he shall pay proportionately for his redemption some of his sale price.
51 If many years remain before the Jubilee, he must pay back a larger share of his purchase price,
51 If there are still many years remaining, according to them he shall repay the price of his redemption from the money with which he was bought.
51 If many years still remain until the jubilee, they will repay the proper proportion of what they received when they sold themselves.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 25:51
Commentary on Leviticus 25:39-55
(Read Leviticus 25:39-55)
A native Israelite, if sold for debt, or for a crime, was to serve but six years, and to go out the seventh. If he sold himself, through poverty, both his work and his usage must be such as were fitting for a son of Abraham. Masters are required to give to their servants that which is just and equal, John 8:32. We cannot ransom our fellow-sinners, but we may point out Christ to them; while by his grace our lives may adorn his gospel, express our love, show our gratitude, and glorify his holy name.