They retain the right of redemption after they have sold themselves. One of their relatives may redeem them. The Israelite sold to a foreigner retains the kinsman-redeemer option: a relative can buy back the sold person's freedom. The redemption right that protects the sold land also protects the sold person: the Israelite who has sold themselves into foreign service can be redeemed by a relative who has the means. The personal redemption parallels the land redemption — both express the covenant's commitment to the restoration of Israelite freedom and inheritance.

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