Leviticus 27:18

Verse

But if he consecrates his field after the Jubilee, the priest is to calculate the price in proportion to the years left until the next Year of Jubilee, so that your valuation will be reduced.

American Standard Version (1901)

But if he sanctify his field after the jubilee, then the priest shall reckon unto him the money according to the years that remain unto the year of jubilee; and an abatement shall be made from thy estimation.

Bible in Basic English

But if he gives his field after the year of Jubilee, the amount of the money will be worked out by the priest in relation to the number of years till the coming year of Jubilee, and the necessary amount will be taken off your value.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But if some time after, the priest shall reckon the money according to the number of years that remain until the jubilee, and the price shall be abated.

Free Bible Version

But if you dedicate your field after the Jubilee, the priest will work out the value depending on the number of years left until the next Jubilee Year, so reducing the value.

Geneva Bible 1599

But if hee dedicate his fielde after the Iubile, then the Priest shall recken him the money according to ye yeeres that remaine vnto the yere of Iubile, and it shalbe abated by thy estimation.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

But if he dedicates his field after the Jubilee, then the priest shall reckon to him the money according to the years that remain to the Jubilee Year ·Shofar Year·; and an abatement shall be made from your valuation.

Translation for Translators

But if he dedicates the field after the Year of Celebration, the priest will count the number of years until the next Year of Celebration, and if there are not many years that remain, the price will be much lower than the full price.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if he sets apart his field after the year of Jubilee, then the priest must calculate the value of the field by the number of years that remain until the next year of Jubilee, and the valuation of it must be reduced.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

But if he dedicates his field after the Jubilee, then the priest shall reckon to him the money according to the years that remain to the Year of Jubilee; and an abatement shall be made from your valuation.

Young's Literal Translation

and if after the jubilee he sanctify his field, then hath the priest reckoned to him the money according to the years which are left, unto the year of the jubilee, and it hath been abated from thy valuation.

Context

Rules about Valuations

¹⁷If he consecrates his field during the Year of Jubilee, the price will stand according to your valuation.¹⁸But if he consecrates his field after the Jubilee, the priest is to calculate the price in proportion to the years left until the next Year of Jubilee, so that your valuation will be reduced.¹⁹And if the one who consecrated the field decides to redeem it, he must add a fifth to the assessed value, and it shall belong to him.

Summary

In Leviticus 27:18, the verse discusses the importance of consecrating or setting apart certain offerings as holy to the Lord. It emphasizes the significance of dedicating these offerings to God, highlighting the principle of giving our best to Him. This act of consecration reflects the Israelites' commitment to honoring God with their possessions and acknowledging His sovereignty over all aspects of their lives. The verse serves as a reminder for believers today to present their gifts and talents as offerings to the Lord, demonstrating reverence and gratitude for His blessings.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And if he that sanctified the field shall in any wise redeem it,.... Is desirous of it, and determined upon it at any rate, repenting that he had parted with it in this manner: then he shall add the fifth part of the money of thy estimation to it: the Jerusalem Targum is, the fifth part of the shekels of silver: that is, if he has a mind to redeem it, and is resolved on it, as soon as he has sanctified it, then, besides the fifty shekels of silver it is rated at, and might be sold for to another, he must pay a fifth part thereof, that is, ten shekels more, for reasons before given, Lev 27:15, and it shall be assured to him; remain firm and stable with him, abide by him, and he in the possession of it as his property, ever after, as if he had never sanctified it.