Leviticus 25:24 — Word Study
WLCוּבְכֹ֖ל אֶ֣רֶץ אֲחֻזַּתְכֶ֑ם גְּאֻלָּ֖ה תִּתְּנ֥וּ לָאָֽרֶץ׃ ס
BSAThus for everykôl piece of propertyʼerets [all the land you own, your possession] you possessʼăchuzzâh you must provide fornâthan▸ ◂the redemptiongᵉʼullâh [right of buying back, restoration] of the landʼerets [the soil, a country, or region]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבְכֹ֖ל | and in all | Conjunction, preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| אֶ֣רֶץ | [the] land of | Noun common, feminine singular construct |
| אֲחֻזַּתְכֶ֑ם | possession your | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| גְּאֻלָּ֖ה | [the] right of redemption | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| תִּתְּנ֥וּ | you will give | Verb, Qal, imperfect second person masculine plural |
| לָאָֽרֶץ׃ ס | of the land | Preposition, noun common feminine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land. |
| KJV | And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land. |
| ASV | And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land. |
| YLT | and in all the land of your possession a redemption ye do give to the land. |
| WEB | In all the land of your possession you shall grant a redemption for the land. |
| BBE | Wherever there is property in land, the owner is to have the right of getting it back. |
Where they part company is גְּאֻלָּ֖ה — see How Translations Differ.
The main clause is supported by several phrases that clarify the context and the action required, creating a clear directive.
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Deep Study — Leviticus 25:24
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — Laws of Land Redemptiongenerated
Leviticus 25:24 provides a command regarding the redemption of land, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the right to reclaim property. This instruction is part of a broader set of laws that govern the Israelites' relationship with the land, ensuring that it remains within families and is not permanently sold. The context includes provisions for family members to redeem land, highlighting the communal aspect of property ownership.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 25:27–31 | he shall calculate the years since its sale, repay the balance to the man to whom he sold it, and return to his property. |
| 2 | Romans 8:23 | Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 1:30 | It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. |
| 4 | Ephesians 1:7–14 | In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace |
| 5 | Ephesians 4:30 | And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 5 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — גְּאֻלָּ֖ה, ge.'u.Lahgenerated
The word גְּאֻלָּה (ge'ulah) refers to the concept of redemption, particularly in relation to land and property. It signifies the right to buy back or restore something that has been sold or lost, often within a family context.
This term is derived from the root associated with kinship and implies a familial obligation to redeem property. It is significant in biblical law as it underscores the importance of preserving family heritage and rights.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb of the verse is תִּתְּנ֥וּ, you will give, which governs the entire sentence. It is accompanied by several noun phrases that specify what is to be given and to whom.
The structure emphasizes the action of giving in relation to the possession of land, with prepositional phrases detailing the context of redemption and ownership.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates גְּאֻלָּ֖ה as λύτρα, which means 'ransom' or 'redemption'. This choice highlights the financial aspect of redeeming property, suggesting a transactional nature to the concept of redemption.
This translation indicates a broader understanding of redemption that includes both familial and economic dimensions.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Leviticus 25:24 instructs that for every piece of property owned, there must be a provision made for its redemption. This means that if the land is sold, there is a right to buy it back, ensuring that it remains within the family.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To redeem land means to buy it back, especially when it has been sold or lost, allowing the original owner or their family to reclaim it.
Redemption is important because it preserves family heritage and ensures that land remains within the family, reflecting God's design for property ownership.
This verse emphasizes community responsibility, as it allows family members to help each other reclaim property, reinforcing familial and communal ties.
If a family member cannot redeem the land, the law provides for other means of redemption, ensuring that the land can eventually return to its rightful owner.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can understanding the concept of redemption inform my view of ownership and responsibility?
- In what ways can I support others in reclaiming their rights or possessions?
- What does this verse teach about the importance of family and community in our lives?
- How can I apply the principle of redemption in my own life or community?
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Leviticus 25:24 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd in all the land of your possession,.... Which they should possess in the land of Canaan, whatever part of it any of them should enjoy: ye shall grant a redemption for the land; that is, whenever
Read John Gill on Leviticus 25 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe land shall not be sold for ever: for the land is mine; for ye are strangers and sojourners with me. The land shall not be sold for ever - or, 'be quite cut off,' as the margin better renders it.
Read Robert Jamieson on Leviticus 25 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy Biblei.e. A right of redemption in the time and manner following.
Read Matthew Poole on Leviticus 25 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsLeviticus 25:24 And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.Ver. 24. Ye shall grant a redemption,] i.e., Yield to it.
Read John Trapp on Leviticus 25 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(24) Ye shall grant a redemption for the land.—Being simply tenants at will, and having obtained possession of it on such terms, the land is not even to remain with the purchaser till the year of jubile, but the buyer is to grant every opportunity to the seller to redeem it before that time.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Leviticus 25 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges24–28. Law in respect to the redemption of land (H and P mixed)
Read Cambridge on Leviticus 25 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible24. Ye shall grant a redemption — The original proprietor, or his next of kin (goel, one who redeems,) could at any time recover the possession of an alienated field by paying for its redemption
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Leviticus 25 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land.
In all the land of your possession you shall grant a redemption for the land.
Thus for every piece of property you possess, you must provide for the redemption of the land.
In all your landed property you must provide for the right of redemption of the land.
Tyndale line
And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.
And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.
And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.
And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.
Therefore in all the land of your possession ye shall graunt a redemption for the lande.
Strictly literal
And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.
and in all the land of your possession a redemption ye do give to the land.
and in all the land of your possession you give a redemption for the land.
And in all the land of your possession ye shall grant a redemption for the land.
You must observe the right of redemption for all the land that you acquire; you must allow the land to be bought back by the family from whom you bought it.
From the Latin
For which cause all the country of your possession shall be under the condition of redemption.
Simplified
So whatever land you buy to own, you must make arrangements so it can be returned to its original owner.
Wherever there is property in land, the owner is to have the right of getting it back.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Samaritan Pentateuch agree word for word on this verse, affirming the consistency of the text across these traditions. The Septuagint matches the Hebrew closely in its word correspondence, maintaining the same essential meaning.
וּבְכֹ֖ל אֶ֣רֶץ אֲחֻזַּתְכֶ֑ם גְּאֻלָּ֖ה תִּתְּנ֥וּ לָאָֽרֶץ׃ ס
6 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
ובכל ארץ אחזתכם גאלה תתנו לארץ
Agrees with the Masoretic Text here, word for word.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Leviticus 25:24
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It can refer to totality, including every person or thing, and is often used with a following genitive to specify what is included. The term can also denote a broader sense of everything in existence or all circumstances of life. The lexicons do not show significant disagreement on its meanings.
כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m. the whole, all
with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
Absolutely:
without the art., all things, all
with the art. הַכֹּל
where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
base
H3605 כֹּל once כּוֹל the whole, all . with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
. Absolutely: . without the art., all things, all
. with the art. הַכֹּל . where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
. in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
3605 kol kole
or (Jer. 33:8) kowl {kole}; from 3634; properly, the whole;
hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a
plural sense):--(in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any
(manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as
many as, (no-)thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole,
whoso(-ever).
see HEBREW for 03634
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, the whole
1a) all, the whole of
1b) any, each, every, anything
1c) totality, everything
Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Conj | Prep | N-ms — Conjunction · preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHC/R/Ncmsc
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
אֶ֫רֶץ (erets) is a feminine noun meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It encompasses various meanings, including the whole earth, specific territories like Canaan, and even inhabitants of the land. It can refer to soil, ground, or regions, and is used in phrases related to distance and the living. There is a note on the plural form אֲרָצוֹת, which mainly appears in later texts to denote multiple lands.
אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land
earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
earth, opp. to heaven, sky
earth = inhabitants of earth
land =
country, territory
district, region
trial territory
piece of ground
specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
= inhabitants of land
used even of Shᵉʼôl
ground, surface of ground
soil, as productive
אֶרֶץ in phrases
people of the land
in measurements of distance
the country of the plain, level or plain country
land of the living
end(s) of the earth
pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
base
H776 אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land . . earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
. earth, opp. to heaven, sky
. earth = inhabitants of earth
. land = . country, territory
. district, region
. trial territory
. piece of ground
. specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
. = inhabitants of land
. used even of Shᵉʼôl
. . ground, surface of ground
. soil, as productive
. אֶרֶץ in phrases . people of the land
. in measurements of distance
. the country of the plain, level or plain country
. land of the living
. end(s) of the earth
. pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
776 'erets eh'-rets
from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth
(at large, or partitively a land):--X common, country, earth,
field, ground, land, X natins, way, + wilderness, world.
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: country/planet.
: country/field
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
1b2) district, region
1b3) tribal territory
1b4) piece of ground
1b5) land of Canaan, Israel
1b6) inhabitants of land
1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world
1b8) city (-state)
1c) ground, surface of the earth
1c1) ground
1c2) soil
1d) (in phrases)
1d1) people of the land
1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance)
1d3) level or plain country
1d4) land of the living
1d5) end(s) of the earth
1e) (almost wholly late in usage)
1e1) lands, countries
1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: soil.
: soil
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
N-cs — Noun common · feminine singular constructHNcfsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אֲחֻזָּה (achuzzah) refers to possession, particularly in the context of land or property, and can imply ownership by inheritance. It is derived from the root word for seizing or holding, indicating something that is held or owned.
אֲחֻזָּה 66 n.f. possession
base
H272 אֲחֻזָּה possession
272 'achuzzah akh-ooz-zaw'
feminine passive participle from 270; something seized, i.e.
a possession (especially of land):--possession.
see HEBREW for 0270
אֲחֻזָּה (a.chuz.zah) — possession.
1) possession, property
1a) land
1b) possession by inheritance
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp2mp
גְּאֻלָּה (g'ulah) refers to concepts of redemption, kinship, and the rights associated with redeeming property or family members. It is a feminine passive participle derived from a related root, encompassing meanings like the price of redemption and kinship ties. The entries highlight its use in contexts related to familial and property redemption.
גְּאֻלָּה 14 n.f. kin(?), redemption
kin
redemption, of field
right of redemption
price of redemption
base
H1353 גְּאֻלָּה kin(?), redemption . kin
. redemption, of field
. right of redemption
. price of redemption
1353 gullah gheh-ool-law'
feminine passive participle of 1350; redemption (including
the right and the object); by implication,
relationship:--kindred, redeem, redemption, right.
see HEBREW for 01350
גְּאֻלָּה (ge.ul.lah) — redemption.
1) kindred, redemption, right of redemption, price of redemption
1a) kin, kindred
1b) redemption
1c) right of redemption
1d) price of redemption, redemption price
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
Redemption
The purchase back of something that had been lost, by the payment of a ransom. The Greek word so rendered is apolutrosis, a word occurring nine times in Scripture, and always with the idea of a ransom or price paid, i.e., redemption by a lutron (see Matt. 20:28; Mark 10:45). There are instances in the LXX. Version of the Old Testament of the use of lutron in man’s relation to man (Lev. 19:20; 25:51; Ex. 21:30; Num. 35:31, 32; Isa. 45:13; Prov. 6:35), and in the same sense of man’s relation to God (
→ Of persons or property Le 25:25-34; 27:2-13,14-33; Ru 4:3-10
→ Redemption money paid to priests Nu 3:46-51
→ Of the firstborn
See FIRSTBORN
→ Of land
See JUBILEE
The Hebrew word נָתַן (natan) means 'to give' and encompasses a wide range of applications such as putting, setting, and making. It can also indicate actions like bestowing, delivering, and assigning. The entries describe its use in various forms, including Qal, Niphal, and Hophal, but do not present any significant disagreements among lexicons.
נָתַן 2007 vb. give, put, set
Qal 1917
give
Put, set
Make, constitute
Niph.
82be given
Be put, set
Hoph.
be given, bestowed
= be given to one for wife
be put upon
base
H5414 נָתַן give, put, set .. give
. Put, set
. Make, constitute
. . be given
. Be put, set
. . . be given, bestowed
. = be given to one for wife
. be put upon
5414 nathan naw-than'
a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of
application (put, make, etc.):--add, apply, appoint, ascribe,
assign, X avenge, X be ((healed)), bestow, bring (forth,
hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, +
cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, X doubtless, X
without fail, fasten, frame, X get, give (forth, over, up),
grant, hang (up), X have, X indeed, lay (unto charge, up),
(give) leave, lend, let (out), + lie, lift up, make, + O that,
occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, X
pull , put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send
(out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), + sing, + slander,
strike, (sub-)mit, suffer, X surely, X take, thrust, trade,
turn, utter, + weep, + willingly, + withdraw, + would (to)
God, yield.
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: give.
: give/deliver/send/produce
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend
1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate
1a3) to make, constitute
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned
1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted
1c) (Hophal)
1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up
1c2) to be put upon
נָתַן (na.tan) — to give: put.
: put/set/apppoint
1) to give, put, set
1a) (Qal)
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp — Verb · Qal · imperfect second person masculine pluralHVqi2mp
(nathan, yahabh, sum; didomi): "Give" is a very common word in the Old Testament. It is most frequently the translation of nathan, "to give" (Ge 1:29; 3:6; Ex 2:9; De 18,20, etc., over 800 instances); nathan is also translated "to give up" (De 23:14; Isa 43:6; Ho 11:8); of yahabh, "to give" (Ge 30:1; 1Ch 16:28 the King James Version). In Ps 55:22 we have the perfect with suffix, "Cast thy burden upon Yahweh," margin "what he hath given thee"; elsewhere it is…
אֶ֫רֶץ (erets) is a feminine noun meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It encompasses various meanings, including the whole earth, specific territories like Canaan, and even inhabitants of the land. It can refer to soil, ground, or regions, and is used in phrases related to distance and the living. There is a note on the plural form אֲרָצוֹת, which mainly appears in later texts to denote multiple lands.
אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land
earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
earth, opp. to heaven, sky
earth = inhabitants of earth
land =
country, territory
district, region
trial territory
piece of ground
specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
= inhabitants of land
used even of Shᵉʼôl
ground, surface of ground
soil, as productive
אֶרֶץ in phrases
people of the land
in measurements of distance
the country of the plain, level or plain country
land of the living
end(s) of the earth
pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
base
H776 אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land . . earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
. earth, opp. to heaven, sky
. earth = inhabitants of earth
. land = . country, territory
. district, region
. trial territory
. piece of ground
. specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
. = inhabitants of land
. used even of Shᵉʼôl
. . ground, surface of ground
. soil, as productive
. אֶרֶץ in phrases . people of the land
. in measurements of distance
. the country of the plain, level or plain country
. land of the living
. end(s) of the earth
. pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
776 'erets eh'-rets
from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth
(at large, or partitively a land):--X common, country, earth,
field, ground, land, X natins, way, + wilderness, world.
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: country/planet.
: country/field
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
1b2) district, region
1b3) tribal territory
1b4) piece of ground
1b5) land of Canaan, Israel
1b6) inhabitants of land
1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world
1b8) city (-state)
1c) ground, surface of the earth
1c1) ground
1c2) soil
1d) (in phrases)
1d1) people of the land
1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance)
1d3) level or plain country
1d4) land of the living
1d5) end(s) of the earth
1e) (almost wholly late in usage)
1e1) lands, countries
1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: soil.
: soil
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
Prep | N-cs — Preposition · noun common feminine singular absoluteHRd/Ncfsa
((1) 'erets;
(2) 'adhamah;
(3) sadheh,
"a piece of land";
(4) ge, "earth";
(5) agros, "field";
(6) chora, "region";
(7) chorion, diminutive of chora;
(8) xeros, "dry land";
(9) 'ezrach, "native" the King James Version "born in the land," "born among you," the Revised Version (British and American) "home-born" (Le 19:34; 14:16; Nu 15:30); "like a green tree in its native soil" (Ps 37:35)):
→ Appeared on the third creative day Ge 1:9
→ Original title to, from God Ge 13:14-17; 15:7; Ex 23:31; Le 25:23
→ Bought and sold Ge 23:3-18; 33:19; Ac 4:34; 5:1-8
→ Sale and redemption of, laws concerning Le 25:15,16,23-33; 27:17-24; Nu 36:4; Jer 32:7-16,25,44; Eze 46:18