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Leviticus 27

Leviticus 27:11

Rules about Valuations · Leviticus 27:1–29
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Translations

Modern
But if the vow involves any of the unclean animals that may not be brought as an offering to the LORD, the animal must be presented before the priest.
Traditional
And if it be any unclean beast, of which they do not offer a sacrifice unto the Lord, then he shall present the beast before the priest:
Literal
And if it is any unclean animal, which they do not offer as a sacrifice to YHWH, then he shall present the animal before the face of the priest.
Latin
Animal immundum, quod immolari Domino non potest, si quis voverit, adducetur ante sacerdotem:

Original

Hebrew
English
But if the vow involves any of the unclean animals that may not be brought as an offering to the LORD, the animal must be presented before the priest.

Notes

Leviticus 27:11–13

An unclean animal, not suitable for food or sacrifice, could be bought back by the worshiper for its assessed value plus 20 percent. This rule likely aimed to preserve the sanctity of vows and reduce careless dedications. For the 20 percent additional charge on property, see Leviticus 27:15, 19, 31.

Leviticus 27:1–34

This chapter concludes the book by discussing different types of vows. It ends with a rule for redeeming one's tithes (see also chapter Leviticus 25). At certain times, such as emergencies, a person might vow something to God in exchange for answered prayers (see Jonah 2:9). After God answered the prayer, the person might want to ignore the vow. Scripture requires that people vow carefully and then fulfill them (see Leviticus 5:4; Ecclesiastes 5:4–6). Jesus taught that people should not make oaths often or carelessly (Matthew 5:33–37; 23:16–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Ransom

Topics

Beasts: Unclean: Not offered in Sacrifice Dedication: Things Dedicated to God: Law Respecting the Release of Offerings: Things Forbidden as Whatever Was Unclean Property: Personal: Dedicated to God, Redemption of Redemption of Persons or Property Vows: Estimation of the Redemption Price of Things offered in Vows Vows: Might be Redeemed by Paying a Suitable Compensation