54 " 'Even if someone is not redeemed in any of these ways, they and their children are to be released in the Year of Jubilee,
54 And if he is not redeemed by these means, then he and his children with him shall be released in the year of jubilee.
54 "If he is not redeemed in any of these ways, he goes free in the year of Jubilee, he and his children,
54 And if he is not redeemed in these years, then he shall be released in the Year of Jubilee--he and his children with him.
54 If any Israelites have not been bought back by the time the Year of Jubilee arrives, they and their children must be set free at that time.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 25:54
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.