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Leviticus 27

Leviticus 27:29

Rules about Valuations · Leviticus 27:1–29
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Translations

Modern
No person set apart for destruction may be ransomed; he must surely be put to death.
Traditional
None devoted, which shall be devoted of men, shall be redeemed; but shall surely be put to death.
Literal
Any devoted thing that is devoted to destruction among men shall not be redeemed; it must surely be put to death.
Latin
…et omnis consecratio, quæ offertur ab homine, non redimetur, sed morte morietur.

Original

Hebrew
English
No person set apart for destruction may be ransomed; he must surely be put to death.

Notes

Leviticus 27:29

set apart for destruction (Hebrew kherem): This is the same Hebrew word used in the previous verse. The context here is the Israelite war to conquer Canaan. God set apart for destruction cities, animals, and people considered holy to other gods.

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).

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Curse, Cursed Deuteronomy, Book of Devoted Things History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Ransom

Topics

Dedication: Not Redeemable Dedication: Things Dedicated to God: Law Respecting the Release of Human Sacrifice Property: Personal: Dedicated to God, Redemption of Redemption of Persons or Property