Parashat Behar-Bechukotai
The Hebrew word Geulah, meaning redemption, first appears in Leviticus 25 and reveals God’s heart for relationship with His people. Redemption means to buy back, like a nearest relative with authority to restore family property.
The Hebrew words for exile (Golah) and redemption (Geulah) differ by only one letter, showing how close we are to God’s restoration. The Aleph in redemption represents God’s two hands working together – His Word and His Spirit. God warns against having a casual relationship with Him, expecting us to draw close through both Scripture and prayer.
We’ve been bought back into God’s family, not just as servants but as children, called to live in deep relationship with our Redeemer.