According to Leviticus 25, what was the major event every 50th year regarding servants and property?
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Correct answer: The entire Year of Jubilee
The Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25:10) was a time of liberty where every person returned to their ancestral property and their family. It acted as a social reset to prevent total land loss and permanent servitude.
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