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Leviticus, 27

1. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

1. Yahweh spoke to Moses and said,

2. Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When a man shall make a singular vow, the persons [shall be] for the LORD by thy estimation.

2. "Tell the sons of Israel about the fixed price for those who have to be ransomed because of a vow.

3. And thy estimation shall be of the male from twenty years old even unto sixty years old, even thy estimation shall be fifty shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary.

3. A man between twenty and sixty years of age shall be valued at fifty pieces of silver - the official standard;

4. And if it [be] a female, then thy estimation shall be thirty shekels.

4. a woman shall be valued at thirty silver coins;

5. And if [it be] from five years old even unto twenty years old, then thy estimation shall be of the male twenty shekels, and for the female ten shekels.

5. between five and twenty years, a boy shall be valued at twenty silver coins, a girl at ten silver coins;

6. And if [it be] from a month old even unto five years old, then thy estimation shall be of the male five shekels of silver, and for the female thy estimation [shall be] three shekels of silver.

6. between one month and five years, a boy shall be valued at five silver coins, a girl at three silver coins;

7. And if [it be] from sixty years old and above; if [it be] a male, then thy estimation shall be fifteen shekels, and for the female ten shekels.

7. at sixty years and over, a man shall be valued at fifteen silver coins and a woman at ten silver coins.

8. But if he be poorer than thy estimation, then he shall present himself before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to his ability that vowed shall the priest value him.

8. If the person who made the vow is too poor to pay the standard price, he must present the person concerned to the priest, and the priest shall set a value proportionate to the re-sources of the person who made the vow.

9. And if [it be] a beast, whereof men bring an offering unto the LORD, all that [any man] giveth of such unto the LORD shall be holy.

9. As for an animal suitable for offering to Yahweh, any such animal given to Yahweh is holy.

10. He shall not alter it, nor change it, a good for a bad, or a bad for a good: and if he shall at all change beast for beast, then it and the exchange thereof shall be holy.

10. It cannot be exchanged or a substitute offered - good for bad, bad for good. If one animal is substituted for another, both of them shall belong to Yahweh.

11. 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:

11. If it is an unclean animal, and not suitable for offering to Yahweh, whatever it may be it must be presented to the priest

12. And the priest shall value it, whether it be good or bad: as thou valuest it, [who art] the priest, so shall it be.

12. and he shall set a price for it, judging it good or bad.

13. But if he will at all redeem it, then he shall add a fifth [part] thereof unto thy estimation.

13. You must abide by his price. The person who wishes to buy it back must add one fifth to the price set.

14. And when a man shall sanctify his house [to be] holy unto the LORD, then the priest shall estimate it, whether it be good or bad: as the priest shall estimate it, so shall it stand.

14. If a man dedicates his house to Yahweh, the priest shall set a price for it, judging whether its value is great or little. You must abide by the priest's price.

15. And if he that sanctified it will redeem his house, then he shall add the fifth [part] of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be his.

15. If the man who has vowed his house wishes to buy it back, he must add one fifth to the price and it shall be given back to him.

16. And if a man shall sanctify unto the LORD [some part] of a field of his possession, then thy estimation shall be according to the seed thereof: an homer of barley seed [shall be valued] at fifty shekels of silver.

16. If a man dedicates one of the fields of his patrimony to Yahweh, its value shall be calculated according to its productivity, at the rate of fifty silver coins to one bushel of barley.

17. If he sanctify his field from the year of jubile, according to thy estimation it shall stand.

17. If he dedicates the field during the Jubilee year, he must stand by this price.

18. But if he sanctify his field after the jubile, then the priest shall reckon unto him the money according to the years that remain, even unto the year of the jubile, and it shall be abated from thy estimation.

18. But if he dedicates it after the Jubilee, the priest shall calculate the price on the basis of the number of years still to run until the next Jubilee and the price shall be reduced accordingly.

19. And if he that sanctified the field will in any wise redeem it, then he shall add the fifth [part] of the money of thy estimation unto it, and it shall be assured to him.

19. If he wishes to buy back the field, he shall add one fifth to the price, and the field shall be given back to him.

20. And if he will not redeem the field, or if he have sold the field to another man, it shall not be redeemed any more.

20. If he does not buy it back but sells it to another, the right of redemption ceases;

21. But the field, when it goeth out in the jubile, shall be holy unto the LORD, as a field devoted; the possession thereof shall be the priest's.

21. when the buyer has to give it up at the Jubilee year, it becomes a thing dedicated to Yahweh, the same as a field laid under the ban: the man's property passes to the priest.

22. And if [a man] sanctify unto the LORD a field which he hath bought, which [is] not of the fields of his possession;

22. If he dedicates to Yahweh a field which he has bought, but which is not part of his patrimony,

23. Then the priest shall reckon unto him the worth of thy estimation, [even] unto the year of the jubile: and he shall give thine estimation in that day, [as] a holy thing unto the LORD.

23. the priest shall assess the price on the basis of the number of years still to run before the Jubilee year; and the man shall pay this sum the same day, as for a thing dedicated to Yahweh.

24. In the year of the jubile the field shall return unto him of whom it was bought, [even] to him to whom the possession of the land [did belong].

24. In the Jubilee year, the field shall return to the seller, to the man to whose patrimony the land belongs.

25. And all thy estimations shall be according to the shekel of the sanctuary: twenty gerahs shall be the shekel.

25. All prices must be made according to the official sanctuary standards at the rate of twenty gerahs to one silver piece.

26. Only the firstling of the beasts, which should be the LORD'S firstling, no man shall sanctify it; whether [it be] ox, or sheep: it [is] the LORD'S.

26. No one may dedicate the firstborn of his cattle, for it belongs to Yahweh by right: whether ox or sheep, it belongs to Yahweh.

27. And if [it be] of an unclean beast, then he shall redeem [it] according to thine estimation, and shall add a fifth [part] of it thereto: or if it be not redeemed, then it shall be sold according to thy estimation.

27. But if it is an unclean animal it may be bought back at the price with one fifth added; if it is not bought back, the animal shall be sold at the price set.

28. Notwithstanding no devoted thing, that a man shall devote unto the LORD of all that he hath, [both] of man and beast, and of the field of his possession, shall be sold or redeemed: every devoted thing [is] most holy unto the LORD.

28. Nothing that is dedicated to Yahweh by anathema may be bought back; nothing whether a man, an animal, or a field of patrimony. What is dedicated by anathema becomes a most holy thing and belongs to Yahweh.

29. None devoted, which shall be devoted of men, shall be redeemed; [but] shall surely be put to death.

29. A human being dedicated by anathema cannot be bought back, he must be put to death.

30. And all the tithe of the land, [whether] of the seed of the land, [or] of the fruit of the tree, [is] the LORD'S: [it is] holy unto the LORD.

30. One tenth of all the produce of the earth or the fruits of trees, belongs to Yahweh.

31. And if a man will at all redeem [ought] of his tithes, he shall add thereto the fifth [part] thereof.

31. If a man wishes to buy back part of his tithe, he must add one fifth to its value.

32. 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.

32. In all tithes of flock or herd, the tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsman's staff shall be a thing dedicated to Yahweh;

33. He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.

33. there must be no picking out of good and bad, no substitution. If substitution takes place, both the animal and its substitute shall be things dedicated without possibility of buying them back."

34. These [are] the commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses for the children of Israel in mount Sinai.

34. These are the commandments that Yahweh laid down for Moses on Mount Sinai, for the people of Israel.



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Notas de rodapé:

27:1-8 - The laws regarding vows to God stipulate that people, animals, and property dedicated to the Lord can be redeemed for a set value. This reflects the seriousness of vows to God and the importance of commitment (see also Numbers 30:2 and Ecclesiastes 5:4-5).

27:9-13 - Animals offered in sacrifice to the Lord cannot be replaced. If an unclean animal is consecrated, it must be redeemed with an increased value. This reinforces the sanctity of offerings made to God and the need for purity in sacrifices (see also Leviticus 1:2-3 and Hebrews 13:15-16).

27:14-15 - The dedication of houses to the Lord must be done in a just manner, allowing the owners to redeem them at an additional cost. This act symbolizes the recognition that everything belongs to God and that the dedication must be done from the heart (see also Joshua 24:15 and Romans 12:1).

27:16-21 - The consecration of land is regulated according to the Year of Jubilee. Lands consecrated to the Lord follow specific rules regarding redemption, emphasizing that God is the true owner of all the land (see also Psalm 24:1 and 1 Corinthians 10:26).

27:30-34 - Tithes of all agricultural produce belong to the Lord, a sign of gratitude and recognition of God's provision. Tithing is an act of worship that demonstrates trust in God's sustenance (see also Malachi 3:10 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-7).

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Leviticus chapter 27 concludes with laws regarding vows and tithes. How to value what is dedicated to God? This final text addresses the redemption of people, animals and properties consecrated to the Lord. The chapter emphasizes the seriousness of commitments to God and the value of what is offered to Him. These laws reflect the importance of keeping promises and honoring God with our possessions. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that reveal enduring principles about generosity and faithfulness in our commitments to God today.

Mark 12:41-44: "Jesus sat in front of the place where the offerings were placed and watched the crowd placing their money in the offering boxes. Many rich people threw large sums of money there. Then, a poor widow came and placed two small copper coins, of very little value. Calling his disciples to him, Jesus declared: 'I tell you that this poor widow put more into the offering box than all the others. Everyone gave from what they had left; but she, out of her poverty, gave everything she had to live on'." - This passage illustrates the principle of dedication to the Lord, which is central to Leviticus 27, showing how Jesus valued total dedication, even if it was of small monetary value.

Acts 5:1-4: "A man named Ananias, along with his wife Sapphira, also sold property. He kept part of the money for himself, his wife also knowing about it; and he took the rest and laid them at the feet of the apostles. Then Peter asked him, 'Ananias, how did you allow Satan to fill your heart to the point that you lied to the Holy Spirit and kept for yourself some of the money you received for the property? Didn't she belong to you? And, after it was sold, the money wasn't in your possession? What made you think about doing such a thing? You did not lie to men, but to God.'" - This incident reflects the theme of vows and dedications in Leviticus 27, showing the serious consequences of not fulfilling a vow made to God.

Malachi 3:8-10: "Can a man steal from God? Yet you are robbing me. And they still ask: 'How did we rob you?' In tithes and offerings. You are under a great curse because you are robbing me; the whole nation is robbing me. Bring the entire tithe to the temple storehouse, so that there will be food in my house. Put me to the test', says the Lord of hosts, 'and see if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so many blessings on you that you will not have anywhere to store them'." - This passage addresses the topic of tithes and offerings, which is also covered in Leviticus 27, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling financial commitments to God.

Numbers 30:2: "When a man makes a vow to the Lord or oaths himself to something, he cannot break his word, but he must fulfill everything he said." - This verse reinforces the principle from Leviticus 27 about the importance of fulfilling the vows made to the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 5:4-5: "When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He is not pleased with fools; keep your vow. It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it." - This passage reflects the teachings of Leviticus 27 about vows, emphasizing the importance of keeping commitments made to God.

FAQ:

How were people dedicated to the Lord evaluated in Leviticus 27?

People dedicated to the Lord could be valued according to their age and gender for redemption purposes. (Leviticus 27:2-7)

How were animals offered to the Lord in Leviticus 27?

Animals offered to the Lord as a vow could not be replaced or redeemed, and were considered sacred. (Leviticus 27:9-10)

What is tithing as described in Leviticus 27?

The tithe consisted of one-tenth of all the produce of the land, including grain and fruit, and was consecrated to the Lord as an offering. (Leviticus 27:30)

How could the lands dedicated to the Lord be redeemed?

Land dedicated to the Lord could be redeemed by paying its value plus an additional fifth. Otherwise, it remained holy. (Leviticus 27:16-19)

What was the fate of the unclean animals dedicated to the Lord?

Unclean animals dedicated to the Lord could be redeemed by paying a fifth of their estimated value. (Leviticus 27:11-13)


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