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Leviticus 27

Leviticus 27:32

Instruction on Tithes · Leviticus 27:30–34
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Translations

Modern
Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD.
Traditional
And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord.
Literal
And concerning the tithe of the herd or the flock, the tenth of whatever passes under the rod shall be holy to YHWH.
Latin
Omnium decimarum bovis et ovis et capræ, quæ sub pastoris virga transeunt, quidquid decimum venerit, sanctificabitur Domino.

Original

Hebrew
English
Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD.

Notes

Leviticus 27:32

Just like the crops from the fields, people also gave a tenth of the flocks and herds to God (Leviticus 27:29–34).

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 Shepherd: Counts the Flock Shepherds: Carried a Staff or Rod Tithe: Consisted of a Tenth of all Cattle Tithes: Mosaic Laws Instituting