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where else in the bible is this idea of release or jubilee mentioned or developed?

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Leviticus 25:10

“You shall make the fiftieth year holy, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a Jubilee to you; and you shall return every man to his possession, and you shall return every man to his family.”

This verse is part of the instructions given by God to Moses for the Israelites after their exodus from Egypt, specifically detailing laws concerning land ownership, servitude, and the rhythm of their society once they settle in the land of Canaan. It outlines the concept of the Jubilee year, occurring every 50 years.

What does true liberty for everyone in a community require of its members?

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Isaiah 61:1-2
This prophetic passage speaks of proclaiming liberty to captives and release to prisoners, echoing the Jubilee's spirit of liberation.
Luke 4:18-19
Jesus quotes Isaiah 61, declaring his mission to 'preach good news to the poor' and 'proclaim release to the captives,' connecting his work to the Jubilee's aims.
Deuteronomy 15:1-2
This passage describes the 'Sabbatical year' or 'year of release' (every seven years), where debts were to be canceled among Israelites, a related but distinct practice from the Jubilee.

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