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What Does the Bible Say About Homestead?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Homestead in the Bible

Discover 11 Bible verses about homestead. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on homestead, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Homestead

  1. 1
    Leviticus 25:25
    If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Leviticus 25:26
    And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it; himself: Heb. his hand hath attained and found sufficiency
    KJV
  3. 3
    Leviticus 25:27
    Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Leviticus 25:28
    But if he be not able to restore it to him, then that which is sold shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it until the year of jubile: and in the jubile it shall go out, and he shall return unto his possession.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Leviticus 25:29
    And if a man sell a dwelling house in a walled city, then he may redeem it within a whole year after it is sold; within a full year may he redeem it.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Leviticus 25:30
    And if it be not redeemed within the space of a full year, then the house that is in the walled city shall be established for ever to him that bought it throughout his generations: it shall not go out in the jubile.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Leviticus 25:31
    But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubile. they may: Heb. redemption belongeth unto it
    KJV
  8. 8
    Leviticus 25:32
    Notwithstanding the cities of the Levites, and the houses of the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem at any time.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Leviticus 25:33
    And if a man purchase of the Levites, then the house that was sold, and the city of his possession, shall go out in the year of jubile: for the houses of the cities of the Levites are their possession among the children of Israel. a man: or, one of the Levites redeem them
    KJV
  10. 10
    Leviticus 25:34
    But the field of the suburbs of their cities may not be sold; for it is their perpetual possession.
    KJV

Subtopics of Homestead

Mortgaged
When alienable, and when inalienable

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Homestead? (11 Verses)

If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.
And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it; himself: Heb. his hand hath attained and found sufficiency
Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.
But if he be not able to restore it to him, then that which is sold shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it until the year of jubile: and in the jubile it shall go out, and he shall return unto his possession.
And if a man sell a dwelling house in a walled city, then he may redeem it within a whole year after it is sold; within a full year may he redeem it.
And if it be not redeemed within the space of a full year, then the house that is in the walled city shall be established for ever to him that bought it throughout his generations: it shall not go out in the jubile.
But the houses of the villages which have no wall round about them shall be counted as the fields of the country: they may be redeemed, and they shall go out in the jubile. they may: Heb. redemption belongeth unto it
Notwithstanding the cities of the Levites, and the houses of the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem at any time.
And if a man purchase of the Levites, then the house that was sold, and the city of his possession, shall go out in the year of jubile: for the houses of the cities of the Levites are their possession among the children of Israel. a man: or, one of the Levites redeem them
But the field of the suburbs of their cities may not be sold; for it is their perpetual possession.
Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Homestead

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about homestead. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about homestead and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about homestead is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on homestead needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about homestead with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about homestead, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about homestead?
Discover 11 Bible verses about homestead. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on homestead, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 11 key verses about homestead spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about homestead are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about homestead compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about homestead?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about homestead is Leviticus 25:25 — "If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his ..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about homestead?
Homestead is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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