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Leviticus 27

Leviticus 27:31

Instruction on Tithes · Leviticus 27:30–34
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Translations

Modern
If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value.
Traditional
And if a man will at all redeem ought of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth part thereof.
Literal
And if a man really redeems of his tithes, he shall add a fifth to it.
Latin
Si quis autem voluerit redimere decimas suas, addet quintam partem earum.

Original

Hebrew
English
If a man wishes to redeem part of his tithe, he must add a fifth to its value.

Notes

Leviticus 27:31

The penalty to buy back a tithed harvest was the same as the fine for someone who accidentally failed to give a tithe (see Leviticus 5:16).

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

Parallels

Deuteronomy 14:22–29 Deuteronomy 26:1–15 Nehemiah 13:10–14

Glossary

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

Topics

Dedication: Things Dedicated to God: Law Respecting the Release of Property: Personal: Dedicated to God, Redemption of Redemption of Persons or Property Tithe: when Redeemed to a Fifth Part of the Value Added Tithes: Mosaic Laws Instituting