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48 he may be redeemed after he has been sold. One of his brothers may redeem him; 49 or his uncle or his uncle’s son may redeem him; or any near relative of his may redeem him; or, if he becomes rich, he may redeem himself. 50 He will calculate with the person who bought him the time from the year he sold himself to him to the year of yovel; and the amount to be paid will be according to the number of years and his time at an employee’s wage.

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48 they retain the right of redemption(A) after they have sold themselves. One of their relatives(B) may redeem them: 49 An uncle or a cousin or any blood relative in their clan may redeem them. Or if they prosper,(C) they may redeem themselves. 50 They and their buyer are to count the time from the year they sold themselves up to the Year of Jubilee.(D) The price for their release is to be based on the rate paid to a hired worker(E) for that number of years.

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