Sale
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Sale in the Bible?
A sale is a legal transaction involving the transfer of ownership, governed by specific regulations regarding price and duration found in Leviticus 25:27, 50 and Deuteronomy 18:8.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the legal framework of ancient sales illuminates the economic realities and property rights depicted in biblical narratives, offering deeper insight into the social and legal structures of Israelite society.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Sale. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Sale in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Sale clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Leviticus 25:27Deuteronomy 18:8
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Sale." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/sale/