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Leviticus 27

Leviticus 27:22

Rules about Valuations · Leviticus 27:1–29
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Translations

Modern
Now if a man consecrates to the LORD a field he has purchased, which is not a part of his own property,
Traditional
And if a man sanctify unto the Lord a field which he hath bought, which is not of the fields of his possession;
Literal
And if one dedicates to YHWH a field which he has bought, which is not a field of his possession,
Latin
Si ager emptus est, et non de possessione majorum sanctificatus fuerit Domino,

Original

Hebrew
English
Now if a man consecrates to the LORD a field he has purchased, which is not a part of his own property,

Notes

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 Feasts and Festivals of Israel History of Israel Inheritance Leviticus, Book of Ransom

Topics

Dedication: Things Dedicated to God: Law Respecting the Release of Jubilee: Laws Concerning Land: Sale and Redemption of, Laws Concerning Redemption of Persons or Property The Feast of Jubilee: Value of Devoted Property Calculated From Vows of a Field Vows: Might be Redeemed by Paying a Suitable Compensation