49 His uncle, his cousin, or some other relative could also buy him back. If he becomes rich, he could buy his own freedom.
50 Then he and his buyer must take into account the number of years from the year he was bought until the year of jubilee. His sale price will be adjusted based on the number of years he was with his buyer, like the wages of a hired worker.
51 If there are many years left, he must refund from his purchase price an amount equal ⌊to those years⌋.
52 If there are only a few years left until the year of jubilee, he must take them into account. He must refund from his purchase price an amount equal to those years.
53 During those years he should serve his buyer as a hired worker. His buyer should not treat him harshly.
54 If he cannot buy his freedom in these ways, he and his children will be released in the year of jubilee.
55 “The Israelites belong to me as servants. They are my servants. I brought them out of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.”